Protopam Chloride and Supartz injection

• Generic Name: pralidoxime
• Dosage Forms: injection, powder, lyophilized, for solution
• Other Brand Names: Protopam Chloride

Protopam Chloride reverses muscle weakness or paralysis caused by a poison or certain drug overdose.

Protopam Chloride is used as an antidote to treat poisoning by a chemical or pesticide (insect spray), or by a drug used to treat a muscle disorder.

This medication is not effective as an antidote for all types of pesticide poisonings.

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

• Generic Name: sodium hyaluronate
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Durolane, Euflexxa, Gel-One, Gelsyn-3, Hyalgan, Supartz, Supartz FX, Visco-3, Trivisc, GenVisc 850, Monovisc, Orthovisc, Synvisc, Synvisc-One

Supartz is similar to the fluid that surrounds the joints in your body. This fluid acts as a lubricant and shock absorber for the joints.

Supartz is used to treat knee pain caused by osteoarthritis.

Supartz is usually given when other arthritis medications have not been effective.

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