ATNAA and Scot-Tussin DM

• Generic Name: atropine / pralidoxime
• Dosage Forms: injection
• Other Brand Names: ATNAA, DuoDote

Atropine blocks the action of a certain chemical that may reach high levels in the body after a poisoning. Atropine also stimulates the heart and reduces the secretions of the nose, mouth, and lungs to improve breathing.

Pralidoxime reverses muscle weakness or paralysis caused by a poison or nerve agent.

ATNAA is a combination medicine used as an antidote to treat poisoning by a pesticide (insect spray) or a chemical that interferes with the central nervous system, such as nerve gas.

ATNAA is not effective as an antidote for all types of pesticide poisonings. You may need medications or additional treatments.

ATNAA may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

• Generic Name: chlorpheniramine / dextromethorphan
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names:

  Children's NyQuil Cold & Cough, Coricidin HBP Cough & Cold, Dimetapp Long Acting Cough Plus Cold, Robitussin Pediatric Cough & Cold Long-Acting, Scot-Tussin Sugar Free DM, Triaminic Cough & Runny Nose, Effective Strength Cough Syrup, Primatuss 4, Coricidin HBP Cough and Cold, Tricodene Sugar Free, Triaminic Night Time Cough & Runny Nose, Triaminic Cough & Runny Nose Softchews, Robitussin Cough & Cold Long-Acting, Cough & Cold, Coricidin HBP Cough/Cold, QC Cough/Cold, Scot-Tussin DM, Tricodene SF

• It is used to ease allergy signs.
• It is used to relieve coughing.