What is an antidote?
An antidote is simply put as an agent which could be a drug or substance whose function is to alter, reverse, counteract or neutralize the toxic or hazardous effects or actions of a poison taken through ingestion, inhalation, intravenously, or even having prolonged dermal contact with a toxic agent.
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Bear it in mind that all drugs are potential poisons, once an agent is identified as the causative agent that caused poisoning or an agent taken in overdose is identified then proper measures must be taken immediately to handle the case of drug overdose or poisoning with it's antidote.
From researches certain drug's have their antidotes already.
It is wise and important that you remove household cleaning items and other items such as rat poisons, even drugs must be kept out of the reach of children.
Some of this agents that cause hazards are bleach which contains sodium hypo chlorite, insecticides contains certain carbamates and organophosphates, kerosene contains hydrocarbons.
Below is a list of common drugs and their antidotes if you've got more antidotes please include them in the reply section for we all to gain additional knowledge, the floor is open to everyone.
- Antidote for warfarin and coumadin is the Vitamin, VitaminK(Phytomenadione)
- Antidote for opiod analgesics (morphine) is nalmefone or the famous naloxone used.
- Antidote for paracetamol overdose is acetyl cystein.
- Antidote for Iron, Alcohol, Cyanide poisoning is Activated charcoal.
- Antidote for Digoxin poisoning is Digibind digoxin immune fab.
- Antidote for Beta blockers is glucagon
- Antidote for cobra bite is snake anti venin.
- Antidote for insulin reaction is glucose(dextrose 50%).
- Antidote for Fluoride ingestion is calcium salt.
- Antidote for dopamine is Regitine-Phentolamine
So the above is the list of certain antidotes I'm familiar with....
Doctors take drastic professional step in resuscitating affected patients, they're monitored for respiratory failure and treatment is given to sustain the patients.
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Good writeup.
The timely and judicious use of an antidote can prevent death and shorten hospitalization as well as reduce the patient's pain and suffering.
So true @noblekings💙
The problem with antidotes in this part of the world is insufficient stocking.
To be useful, an antidote must be available in a timely manner. If an acutely poisoned patient is unable to receive an antidote in time, the results may be fatal. For example, the treatment of digoxin induced dysrhythmias with digoxin-immune Fab requires immediate attention.
Unfortunately, many studies have shown that antidotes are insufficiently stocked in health care facilities due to limited resources.
Your certainly updated with the negative trend of inadequate drug stocking bro @nobleking.