What Are Some Examples of Combination Therapies in Toxicology?
There are several examples of combination therapies in toxicology. In the treatment of organophosphate poisoning, atropine is often used in combination with pralidoxime to counteract the effects of acetylcholinesterase inhibition. Another example is the use of N-acetylcysteine and activated charcoal in cases of acetaminophen overdose, where one agent acts as an antidote and the other limits further absorption of the toxin. Additionally, in snakebite envenomation, antivenoms are sometimes combined with supportive therapies to manage symptoms and improve outcomes.
