Antidotes are agents that counteract the effects of toxins. Some commonly used antidotes include: - N-acetylcysteine: For acetaminophen overdose. - Naloxone: For opioid toxicity. - Atropine: For organophosphate poisoning. - Flumazenil: For benzodiazepine overdose.
Each antidote works through a different mechanism, such as preventing the toxin's metabolism, directly antagonizing its effects, or enhancing its elimination.
