Poison | Antidote |
---|---|
Acetaminophen overdose | N-acetylcysteine |
Anticholinergic overdose | Physostigmine |
Benzodiazepine overdose | Flumazenil |
Beta blocker overdose | Glucagon |
Calcium channel blocker overdose | Calcium, glucagon, and high-dose insulin |
Carbon monoxide poisoning | Hyperbaric oxygen |
Cyanide poisoning | Sodium thiosulfate, hydroxocobalamin, and amyl nitrite |
Digitalis overdose | Digoxin immune fab |
Ethylene glycol poisoning | Ethanol, fomepizole |
Iron overdose | Deferoxamine |
Opioid overdose | Naloxone |
Warfarin overdose | Vitamin K, fresh frozen plasma |
Please be aware that this list is not exhaustive and that there may be additional antidotes for various poisoning or overdose situations. Additionally, if you or someone you know is exhibiting signs of poisoning or an overdose, you should seek medical help right away.
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