Drug Toxicity Antidotes Flashcards
Acetaminophen Poisoning Antidote
- N-acetylcysteine –> replenishes glutathione
Salicylates Poisoning Antidote
- NaHCO3 (Alkalinize the urine)
- Dialysis
Amphetamines (basic) Poisoning Antidote
- NH4Cl (Acidify urine)
Acytelcholinesterase Inhibitor / Organophosphate Poisoning Antidote
- Atropine
- Pralidoxime
Antimuscarinic / Anticholinergic Agents Poisoning Antidote
Physostigmine salicylate
Beta-Blocker Poisoning Antidote
Glucagon
Digitalis Poisoning Antidote
- Stop Dig
- normalize K
- Lidocaine
- Anti-dig fab fragments
- Mg
“KLAM”
Iron Poisoning Antidote
Deferoxamine
Lead Poisoning Antidote
- CaEDTA
- Dimercaprol
- Succimer
- Penicillamine
Mercury Poisoning Antidote
- Dimercaprol (BAL)
- Succimer
Arsenic Poisoning Antidote
- Dimercaprol (BAL)
- Succimer
- Penicillamine
Gold Poisoning Antidote
- Dimercaprol (BAL)
- Succimer
- Penicillamine
Copper Poisoning Antidote
- Penicillamine
Cyanide Poisoning Antidote
- Nitrite
- Hydroxocobalamin
- Thiosulfate
Methemoglobin Poisoning Antidote
- METHylene blue
- Vitamin C
Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Antidote
100% O2 - Hyperbaric O2
Methanol / Ethylene Glycol (antifreeze) Poisoning Antidote
- Fomepizole > ethanol
- Dialysis
Opioids Poisoning Antidote
Naloxone / Naltrexone
Benzodiazepines Poisoning Antidote
Flumazenil
TCAs Poisoning Antidote
NaHCO3 (plasma alkalinization)
Heparin Poisoning Antidote
Protamine
Warfarin Poisoning Antidote
- Vitamin K
- Fresh frozen plasma
tPA / Streptokinase / Urokinase Poisoning Antidote
Aminocaproic acid
Theophylline Poisoning Antidote
Beta-Blocker
Serotonin Poisoning Antidote
From overuse of SSRI’s with MAOI’s
- Antidote is Cyproheptadine (a 5-HT2 receptor antagonist)