Question 1

is cyanide ever used as a medicine? please advise!

Accepted Answer

Laetrile/Amygdalin: Contains Hydrogen cyanide. It is considered to work very poorly against cancer and is NOT approved for use in this country.

Question 2

why is cyanide toxic to us?

Accepted Answer

Cytochromes: It binds cytochrome C and stops oxidative phosphorylation. No oxygen use and you die. There are other effects as well but this is best known

Question 3

is there an effective iv antidote for xarelto?

Accepted Answer

Activated PCC: Activated Prothrombin complex concentrates are recommended in immediately life threatening situations in which the patient has been taking Factor Xa inhibitors. However, these agents have significant risk and have not been adequately studied. Thanks for trusting HealthTap!

Question 4

how does cyanide affect people eating almonds?

Accepted Answer

Almonds don't matter: Cyanide is poisonous by itself, almonds have nothing to do with it. I have heard that one smells like almonds when poisoned with cyanide. Cyanide kills by blocking the subsance in the blood called hemoglobin from being able to carry oxygen.

Question 5

what is the antidote for someone who might be having a herion overdose?

Accepted Answer

Narcan (naloxone): Narcan (naloxone) should be administered to the person as soon as possible. Emt's or emergency room personnel are best suited to administer narcan (naloxone).

Question 6

hypothetically, if a poison and its antidote enters the body at the same time, which one would "win"?

Accepted Answer

Depends..: Depends on amount of each........rout of administration. each will counteract the other if other factors remain constant.

Question 7

what is the effect of taking nerve gas antidotes?

Accepted Answer

Nerve gas antidotes: Depends on which one you are talking about. Lets talk.

Question 8

is there any antidote for cyproheptadine  toxicity?

Accepted Answer

Periactin poisoning: https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/002617.htm

There is published information from the US National Library of Medicine on cyproheptadine overdose.

Other non overdose toxicity should subside as the drug leaves the body

Question 9

what is antidote for digitalis toxicity?

Accepted Answer

The $$$$ Digibind (digoxin immune fab)..: Digitalis has been in used for many years...Started in ancient time (the foxglove plant)--and can useful in select patients. Since we have other medical options, digitalis is not that frequently used these days--but we still do. In case of acute/severe toxicity, Digibind (digoxin immune fab) is an antidote available for use, but it is an expensive medication. Consult your doc...Good luck.

Question 10

what is the antidote for fentanyl (sublimaze)?

Accepted Answer

Naloxone: A narcotic antidote, such as naloxone, which may need to be given repeatedly, may reverse the effects of fentanyl.

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Hypothetically, if a poison and its antidote enters the body at the same time, which one would "win"?

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What is the effect of taking nerve gas antidotes?

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