Antidotes Flashcards

1
Q

antidote for paracetamol toxicity

A

N acetyl cysteine

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2
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antidote for opioid overdose

A

naloxone (miu receptor antagonist)

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3
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how does N acetyl cysteine work?

A

it is a precursor for glutathione. Acetyl cysteine and glutathione bind to the paracetamol metabolites

Reduces oxidative injury as well

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4
Q

antidote for benzodiazepine overdose?

A

flumazenil

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5
Q

what does aspirin overdose lead to

A

respiratory alkalosis

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