What is the Role of Antidotes in Treating Drug Toxicity?
Antidotes play a critical role in the treatment of drug toxicity. They can work by neutralizing the toxic substance, preventing its absorption, or enhancing its elimination. For example, activated charcoal is used to bind certain drugs in the gastrointestinal tract, preventing systemic absorption. The choice of antidote depends on the specific drug involved and the nature of the toxic effect.
