Treating Chemical and Biological Agent Casualties
Lesson 1: Chemical Agents and Protection From Chemical Agents
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1-10. NERVE AGENT PRETREATMENT
The nerve agent pyridostigmine pretreatment tablet set (NAPP) consists of 21 pyridostigmine bromide (30 mg) tablets packed in a blister pack (figure 1-1). The tablets are to be taken only when the corps or division commander orders that pyridostigmine pretreatment be started. A soldier must swallow one tablet (with water) every eight hours for seven days unless directed to discontinue the medication sooner. Although the pyridostigmine itself does not provide protection against nerve agents, it does enhance the efficiency of the medications contained in Mark I nerve agent antidote set. If a dose of pyridostigmine is missed, do not try to make it up. Taking two tablets at once does not provide additional protection and can result in adverse side effects.
A-Sample outer wrapper
B-Sample pyridostigmine bromide tablet
Figure 1-1. Nerve agent pyridostigmine pretreatment tablet set (NAPP).
