Toxins and Antidotes Flashcards
1
Q
Acetaminophen
A
N-acetylcysteine
2
Q
AChE inhibitors, organophosphates
A
Atropine (symtpoms) followed by pralidoxime (reversal)
3
Q
Amphetamines
A
NH4Cl (to acidify urine)
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, hyperbaric O2
8
Q
Copper, arsenic, gold
A
Penicillamine
9
Q
Cyanide
A
Nitrate + thiosulfate, hydroxocobalamin
10
Q
Digitalis
A
Anti-dig Fab fragments, mostly supportive
11
Q
Heparin
A
Protamine sulfate
12
Q
Iron
A
Deferoxamine, Dferasirox
13
Q
Lead
A
EDTA, Dimercaprol, Succimer, Penicillamine
14
Q
Mercury, arsenic, gold
A
Dimercaprol , succimer
15
Q
Methanol, ethylene glycol
A
Fomepizole > ethanol, dialysis