Bioactivity | Pralidoxime iodide is a potent reactivator of acetylcholinesterase (AChE). Pralidoxime iodide reactivates nerve agent-inhibited AChE via direct nucleophilic attack by the oxime moiety on the phosphorus center of the bound nerve agent. Pralidoxime iodide is an antidote for organophosphate poisoning[1][2]. |
In Vivo | Pralidoxime iodide (10-150 mg/kg; intramuscular administration, once) reverses paraoxon-induced respiratory toxicity in mice[3]. Animal Model: |
Name | Pralidoxime iodide |
CAS | 94-63-3 |
Formula | C7H9IN2O |
Molar Mass | 264.06 |
Appearance | Solid |
Transport | Room temperature in continental US; may vary elsewhere. |
Storage | 4°C, sealed storage, away from moisture and light *In solvent : -80°C, 6 months; -20°C, 1 month (sealed storage, away from moisture and light) |
Reference | [1]. Cadieux CL, et al. Probing the activity of a non-oxime reactivator for acetylcholinesterase inhibited by organophosphorus nerve agents. Chem Biol Interact. 2016;259(Pt B):133‐141. [2]. Eyer P, Buckley N. Pralidoxime for organophosphate poisoning. Lancet. 2006;368(9553):2110‐2111. [3]. Houzé P, et al. High Dose of Pralidoxime Reverses Paraoxon-Induced Respiratory Toxicity in Mice. Turk J Anaesthesiol Reanim. 2018;46(2):131‐138. |