Drug overdoses
OpenAlex – February 05, 2019
Source: OpenAlex
Summary
Saving lives from drug overdoses requires comprehensive knowledge across many substances. A vital Pharmacology resource outlines general approaches and specific antidotes for over 20 diverse classes of medicine. It details treatments for common medications like Tricyclic antidepressants, antipsychotics, and painkillers, alongside recreational substances. Crucially, it addresses Hallucinogen drugs (e.g., ketamine) and opioids, providing essential guidance for effective poisoning and overdose treatments, covering a broad spectrum of toxic exposures.
Abstract
Abstract This chapter describes drug overdoses, the general approach, and antidotes. It includes information on overdoses of anticonvulsants, antipsychotic drugs, aspirin, benzodiazepines, beta-blockers, calcium channel blockers, carbon monoxide, cyanide, digoxin, ethanol, hypoglycaemic agents, iron, lithium, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, recreational drugs (stimulants: amphetamines, cocaine; hallucinogens: ketamine, magic mushrooms; depressants: opioids, GHB/GBL), paracetamol, selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs), toxic alcohols, and tricyclic antidepressants.