INSTRUCTION CRDS FOR USE OF NERVE AGNT ANTIDOTES 5 DEC 90

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Subject: INSTRUCTION CRDS FOR USE OF NERVE AGNT ANTIDOTES  5 DEC 90      

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Parent Organization: BUMED       

Box  ID: BX303902

Folder Title: INSTRUCTIONS  FOR THE USE OF NERVE AGENT ANTIDOTES                                              

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                    NERVE AGENT  PYRIDOSTIGMINE  @RE-TREATMENT TABLETS
                                           (NAPP)

                 @l.  Pyridostigmine     bromide    tablets increase       the
                 effectiveness    of pralidoxime     chloride       following
                            to GD. This medication alone does not provide
              _.,,-_exposure
                 protection against nerve agents, nor does it'protect
                 you from any other CW agents such as cyanide or mustard
                 vapor. Each individual will be issued one "blister
                 pack" of 21, 30mg tablets.       on order, you will begin
                 taking one tablet every 8 hours, around the clock. If
                 you miss a dose, do not double up, but take one to get
                 back on the     every 8 hour routine until told to stop
                 taking the pills.

                 2. Taking 2 tablets at one time will not give you twice
                 the protection, but may make you sick with a NAPP over-
                 dose.   A few persons may experience untoward effects or
                 allergic reactions to this drug even if taken properly.
                 Some possible signs/symptoms of over-dosage or allergic
                 reaction include:

                 a.  Abdominal cramps, nauseat diarrhea
                 b.  Occasional weakness
                 C.  Rarely a skin rash
                 d.  Rarely dim/blurred vision/pin-pointed pupils

                 3.    if you experience       symptoms   of    nerve agent
                 poisoning    and use      your    antidote autoinjectors,
                 discontinue    using the NAPP pills until           directed
                 otherwise.

                 4.   NAPP should be taken with sufficient water to
                 facilitate swallowing the tablet.        It should not be
 be taken as
                 directed unless faced with a situation such as a toxic
                 aerosol environment, when a decision may be made by the
                 commander to delay taking the tablet for a few hours
                 until it can be done in a safer setting.


                                    Ref: NAVMED P-5041













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