common antidotes Flashcards
1
Q
acetaminophen [overdose]
A
N- acetylcysteine (Mucomyst) [antidote]
2
Q
methyl alcohol, ethylene glycol
A
fomepizole or ethyl alcohol
3
Q
anticholinergics
A
physostigmine
4
Q
anticolinesterases, pesticides
A
atropine and pralidoxime (2-PAM)
5
Q
beta blockers
A
glucagon
6
Q
benzodiazepines, tricyclic antidepressants
A
flumazenil (Romazicon)
7
Q
calcium channel blockers
A
calcium chloride, Glucagon
8
Q
carbon monoxide
A
oxygen
9
Q
copper
A
penicillamine (Cuprimine)
10
Q
cyanide
A
sodium nitride, sodium thiosulfate
11
Q
digoxin
A
digoxin immune Fab (Digibind)
12
Q
heparin
A
protamine sulfate
13
Q
heavy metals (e.g., mercury, iron, lead)
A
specific chelating agent
14
Q
insulin
A
dextrose 50% water
15
Q
isoniazid
A
vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine)