Drug Toxiciy and Antidotes Flashcards
Acetaminophen
N-acetylcysteine.
Acid/alkali ingestion
Upper endoscopy to evaluate for stricture.
Anticholinesterases, organophosphates
Atropine, pralidoxime.
Antimuscarinic/anticholinergic agents
Physostigmine.
Arsenic, mercury, gold
Succimer, dimercaprol.
β-blockers
Glucagon.
Barbiturates (phenobarbital)
Urine alkalinization, dialysis, activated charcoal, supportive care.
Benzodiazepines
Flumazenil (can precipitate withdrawal, mainly used for acute ingestion).
Black widow bite
Calcium gluconate, methocarbamol.
Carbon monoxide
100% O2, hyperbaric O2
Copper, arsenic, lead, gold
Penicillamine.
Cyanide
Hydroxycobalamin, amyl nitrate, sodium nitrate, sodium thiosulfate.
Digitalis
Normalize K+ , anti-digitalis Fab.
Heparin
Protamine sulfate.
INH
Pyridoxine.