Antidotes Flashcards
1
Q
Acetaminophen
A
N-acetylcysteine (replenishes glutathione)
2
Q
AChE inhibitors, organophosphates
A
Atropine > pralidoxime
3
Q
Amphetamines
A
NH4Cl to acidify urine (amphetamines are weak bases)
4
Q
Antimuscarinic
Anticholinergic agents
A
Physostigmine salicylate
Control hyperthermia
5
Q
Benzodiazepines
A
Flumazenil
6
Q
B-Blockers
A
Glucagon
7
Q
Carbon Monoxide
A
100% O2
8
Q
Copper, arsenic, gold
A
Penicillamine
9
Q
Cyanide
A
Nitrite + thiosulfate (to induce methemaglobinemia)
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
Dimercaperol
Succimer
Penicillamine
14
Q
Mercury, arsenic, gold
A
Dimercaprol, succimer
15
Q
Methanol, ethylene glycol
A
Fomepizole > ethanole, dialysis