Acetaminophen (pain reliever) -> Acetylcysteine.Opioids (pain reliever…morphine, tramadol, fentanyl, etc.) -> Naloxone.Benzodiazepines (sedatives…end with “pam or lam”….diazepam, alprazolam, etc.”) -> Flumazenil.Heparin (anticoagulant) -> Protamine Sulfate.Digoxin (Cardiac glycosides) -> Digibind or digoxin immune FAB….DigiFab.Antidotes work to reverse or work against specific toxicities. What does the term antidote mean? Let’s break down the word.Īntidote means “ to give against”. Lecture on Antidotes for Medications for PharmacologyĪntidotes for Medications Pharmacology Review Therefore, you want to be prepared and act fast by having the medication readily available. As the nurse you want to know the antidote for opioids (Fentanyl is an opioid) to help reverse those effects for when the physician orders it. So, why do you want to know about antidotes? They help reverse the effects of certain medication toxicities, overdoses, or poisonings that your patient may experience.įor example, let’s say that you’re administering IV Fentanyl and the patient doesn’t tolerate it well and experiences severe respiratory depression.
This review will cover the most common antidotes you want to remember as a nurse and for exams.
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