Doctors' Answers to "Frequently Asked Questions" - Paranox


These comments are made for the purpose of discussion and should NOT be used as recommendations for or against therapies or other treatments. An individual patient is always advised to consult their own physician.

Paranox
Question: What is this drug used for?

Answer: I have never heard of paranox. There is a drug called paraoxon, which is a metabolite of parathion. Parathion is a drug usually used as an insecticide due to its strong anti-cholinergic esterase activity.
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