MRCEM Notes

Poisons

Poison/Drug causing toxicityAntidote(s)
CyanideDicobalt Edetate
Hydroxocobalamin (Cyanokitµ) Sodium nitrite
Sodium thiosulphate
BenzodiazepinesFlumazanil
OpiatesNaloxone
HeparinProtamine
WarfarinVitamin K
FFP
Clotting factor preperations eg beriplex
MethanolFomepizole/ethanol
Methemoglobinemia (caused by benzocaine or nitrates)Methylene blue
Calcium channel blockersCalcium gluconate 10%
Beta BlockersGlucagon
Iron poisoningDeferoxamine mesylate
Methotrexate overdosefolinic acid
IsoniazidPyridoxine
Thallium poisoningPrussian blue
TheophyllineBeta blocker
OrganophosphatesPralidoxime
ParacetamolMethionine
N-Acetyl cysteine
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