Antidotes Flashcards
Organophosphates
Atropine + pralidoxime
Acetaminophen
N-acetylcysteine
Amphetamines
NH4Cl (to acidify urine)
Antimuscarinic agents
Physostigmine, control hyperthermia
Benzodiazepines
Flumazenil
β blockers
Glucagon
Carbon monoxide
100% O2
Copper, arsenic, gold
Penicillamine
Cyanide (nitroprusside)
Nitrite + thiosulfate, hydroxycobalamin
Digitalis
Anti-dig Fab fragments
Atropine for bradycardia, lidocaine for tachycardia
Heparin
Protamine sulfate
Iron
Deferoxamine, deferasirox
Lead
EDTA, dimercaprol, succimer, penicillamine
Mercury, arsenic, gold
Dimercaprol, succime
Methanol, ethylene glycol (antifreeze)
Fomepizole > ethanol, dialysis
Methemoglobin
Methylene blue, vitamin C
Opioids
Naloxone
Salicylates (aspirin)
NaHCO3 (to alkalinize urine), dialysis
TCAs
NaHCO3 (to alkalinize plasma)
tPA, streptokinase, urokinase
Aminocaproic acid
Warfarin
Vitamin K, plasma (if active bleeding)