Toxins and Antidotes Flashcards by Mary Potkonjak | Brainscape

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Acetaminophen

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N-acetylcysteine - replenishes glutathione

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AChE inhibitors/organophosphates

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Atropine + pralidoxime

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Amphetamines (basic)

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NH4Cl - acidify urine

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Antimuscarinic/anti-cholinergic agents

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Benzos
Physostigmine confirms the diagnosis
Sodium bicarbonate to narrow QRS

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β-blockers

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Glucagon

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Carbon monoxide

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100% O2

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Copper, arsenic, gold

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Penicillamine

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Cyanide

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Nitrate + Thiosulfate, hydroxocobalamin

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Digitalis

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Anti-dig Fab fragments

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Heparin

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Protamine sulfate

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Iron

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Deferoxamine, deferasirox

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Lead

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EDTA, dimercaprol, succimer, penicillamine

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Mercury, arsenic, gold

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Dimercaprol (BAL), succimer

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Methanol, ethylene glycol

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Fomepizole > ethanol, dialysis

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Methemoglobin

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Methylene blue, vitamin C

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Opioids

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Naloxone

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Salicylates

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NaHCO3 (alkalinize urine), dialysis

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TCAs

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NaHCO3 (plasma alkalization)

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tPA, streptokinase, urokinase

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Aminocaproic acid

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Warfarin

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Vitamin K, FFP (if bleeding)