Trimedoxime bromide
Trimedoxime bromide
Trimedoxime bromide (pronunciation: tri-me-dox-ime bro-mide) is a chemical compound used as an antidote in the treatment of organophosphate poisoning.
Etymology
The term "Trimedoxime bromide" is derived from its chemical structure. "Tri" refers to the three methoxy groups (-OCH3) present in the compound, "medoxime" is a derivative of the term "methoxime", which is a type of oxime, and "bromide" refers to the bromine ion (Br-) present in the compound.
Usage
Trimedoxime bromide is primarily used in the medical field as an antidote for organophosphate poisoning. Organophosphates are a class of chemicals that are often used in pesticides and nerve gases. They work by inhibiting the enzyme acetylcholinesterase, which is necessary for nerve function. By blocking this enzyme, organophosphates can cause a range of symptoms from mild irritation to death. Trimedoxime bromide works by reactivating the inhibited acetylcholinesterase, thus counteracting the effects of the organophosphate.
Related Terms
- Organophosphate: A class of chemicals that includes many pesticides and nerve gases. They work by inhibiting the enzyme acetylcholinesterase.
- Acetylcholinesterase: An enzyme that is necessary for nerve function. It is inhibited by organophosphates.
- Antidote: A substance that can counteract a form of poisoning. Trimedoxime bromide is an antidote for organophosphate poisoning.
- Oxime: A type of chemical compound. Trimedoxime bromide is a type of oxime.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Trimedoxime bromide
- Wikipedia's article - Trimedoxime bromide
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