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ANTIDOTES Description also available in video format (attached below), for better experience use your desktop. Introduction Top of Form Top of Form ·        An antidote is a substance that counteracts or neutralizes the harmful effects of a poison or toxin. ·        Antidotes are crucial in medical emergencies involving toxic exposures, as they can significantly reduce the morbidity and mortality associated with poisoning. Definition ·        An antidote is a therapeutic agent that specifically neutralizes or counteracts the effects of a poison or toxin, thereby preventing or minimizing harm to the body. Classification 1.      Chemical Antidotes : These antidotes directly neutralize the toxin by forming a less toxic compound. o    Example : Activated Charcoal – Binds to various drugs and toxins in the gastrointestinal tract, reducing their absorption. 2.      Pharmacological Antidotes : These antidotes counteract the effects of the toxin by antagonizing its action

IPECAC Description also available in video format (attached below), for better experience use your desktop. Introduction Top of Form Top of Form ·        Ipecac, derived from the root of the plant Cephaelis ipecacuanha , is a medicinal substance traditionally used to induce vomiting. ·        It has been used in the treatment of certain types of poisoning to empty the stomach before the poison can be absorbed into the bloodstream. ·        However, its use has decreased significantly due to the development of more effective and safer methods. Definition ·        Ipecac syrup is a pharmacological agent used to induce emesis (vomiting) in cases of certain types of poisoning. ·        It contains the active alkaloids emetine and cephaeline, which are responsible for its emetic properties. Classification 1.      Emetic Agent : A substance used to induce vomiting. 2.      Expectorant : At lower doses, ipecac can act as an expectorant, helping to clear mucus from the re

ACTIVATED CHARCOAL Description also available in video format (attached below), for better experience use your desktop. Introduction Top of Form Top of Form ·        Activated charcoal is a fine, odorless, black powder commonly used in emergency medicine to treat certain types of poisoning. ·        It's known for its ability to adsorb (not absorb) toxins and chemicals, preventing their absorption into the bloodstream from the stomach. Definition ·        Activated charcoal is a form of carbon processed to have small, low-volume pores that increase the surface area available for adsorption or chemical reactions. ·        It is derived from materials such as wood, coal, or coconut shells that are heated to high temperatures in the presence of a gas that causes the charcoal to develop internal pores. Classification Activated charcoal is classified based on its source and the method of activation: 1.      Physical Activated Charcoal : Created through physical activ