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Pharm 2 Test 4 antidotes
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Pharmacology
Graduate
05/10/2011

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antidote for organophosphate cholinesterase inhibitors
Definition
pralidoxime
Term
antidote for antimuscarinic, or anticholinergic agents
Definition
physostigmine
Term
how do you tx the pt if you gave too much physostigmine in the process of treating an antimuscarinic overdose
Definition
atropine
Term
what is physostigmine not recommended in the tx of?
Definition
tricyclic antidepressant OD
Term
tx for carbon monoxide poisoning
Definition
oxygen (100% via NRBM)
severe = hyperbarics
Term
tx for narcotic/opiod overdose?
Definition
nalaxone
Term
what types of OD require larger doses of nalaxone? (3)
Definition
propoxyphene
codeine
fentanyl
Term
tx of cyanide poisoning?
Definition
hydroxocobalamin
Term
hydroxocobalamin converts cyanide to what?
Definition
cyanocobalamin
Term
tx of beta blocker overdose?
Definition
glucagon (reverses hypotension and bradycardia)
Term
tx of methanol and ethylene glycol ingestion
Definition
ethanol - can be started before lab dx is confirmed, requires loading dose.
Fomepizole - more convienant.
Term
tx of benzo OD
Definition
flumazenil
Term
when should flumazenil NOT be given in benzo OD?
Definition
pts with seizures, benzo dependence, or tricyclic overdose
Term
tx of theophylline, caffeine, or metaproterenol OD
Definition
esmolol (short acting beta blocker)
Term
tx of digoxin and related cardiac glycoside OD
Definition
digoxin antibodies.
one vial binds 0.5mg digoxin.
Term
indications for the tx of digoxin OD
Definition
serious arrythmias, hyperkalemia
Term
tx of iron salt OD
Definition
deferoxamine
Term
tx of flouride OD (CCB)
Definition
calcium
larger doeses may be needed if severe
Term
tx of membrane-depressants cardiotoxic drugs (TCA, quinidine, etc)
Definition
sodium bicarbonate
Term
tx of anticholinesterase, organophosphate, carbamate OD
Definition
atropine
Term
sxs of atropinism
Definition
tachycardia, dilated pupils, ileus
Term
tx of acetaminophen OD
Definition
acetylcysteine best in 8-10 hrs of OD.
acetadote = IV
mucomyst = oral
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