![]() ![]() Drugs such as N-acetyl cysteine and sodium thiocyanate reduce the formation of toxic metabolites in paracetamol and cyanide poisoning respectively. naloxone, flumazenil) are other mechanisms by which antidotes act. oximes for organophosphorus poisoning) and competitive receptor blockade (e.g. ethanol for methanol poisoning), enhancement of enzyme function (e.g. In some situations, enhanced elimination can be achieved by urinary alkalization or hemadsorption. Specific binders include chelating agents, bioscavenger therapy and immunotherapy. ![]() The most commonly used non-specific binding agent is activated charcoal. Reduction in free toxin level can be achieved by specific and non-specific agents that bind to the toxin.
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