Antidotes Flashcards
1
Q
Toxin: Acetaminophen
A
Antidote: N-acetylcysteine (replenishes glutathione)
* all cards are set up like this one*
2
Q
AChE inhibitors, organophosphates
A
Atropine > pralidoxime
3
Q
Amphetamines (basic)
A
NH4Cl (acidify urine)
4
Q
Antimuscarinic, anticholinergic agents
A
Physostigmine salicylate, control hyperthermia
5
Q
Benzodiazepines
A
Flumazenil
6
Q
β-blockers
A
Glucagon
7
Q
Carbon monoxide
A
100% O2, hyperbaric O2
8
Q
Copper, arsenic, gold
A
Penicillamine
9
Q
Cyanide
A
Nitrite + thiosulfate, hydroxocobalamin
10
Q
Digitalis (digoxin)
A
Anti-dig Fab fragments
11
Q
Heparin
A
Protamine sulfate
12
Q
Iron
A
Deferoxamine, deferasirox
13
Q
Lead
A
EDTA, dimercaprol, succimer, penicillamine
14
Q
Mercury, arsenic, gold
A
Dimercaprol (BAL), succimer
15
Q
Methanol, ethylene glycol (antifreeze)
A
Fomepizole > ethanol, dialysis
