Antidote

antidote are the drugs which are used in the treatment of poisoning

1. Antidote Prepared by – Mr. Digambar C Jadhav Lecturer College of pharmacy, Paniv

2. Learning outcomes After completion of this topic students will be able to :- Define Antidote Classify antidote Explain mechanism of action of antidote

3. Definition Antidote – “Antidote are the drugs which are used in the treatment of poisoning ” Poisoning – Poisoning means entry of poison inside the body. Poison – It is defined as any substance administered by any route of administration produces ill health, disease or death.

4. Reflection spot Que – What are the different route of administration through which poisoning may takes place ?

5. Classification Classification based on mechanism of action 1. Physiological antidote e.g – Sodium nitrite 2. Chemical antidote e.g – Sodium thiosulphate 3. Mechanical antidote e.g – Activated charcoal

6. Mechanism of action 1. Physiological antidote :- They act by producing opposite effect to that of poison.

7. Mechanism of action 2. Chemical antidote :- They act by combining with poison & changes chemical nature of poison.

8. Mechanism of action 3. Mechanical antidote :- They act by preventing absorption of poison into the body.

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