Know Which Antidotes Are Used for Overdoses or Poisonings

March 2026

It’s important to anticipate medication needs if patients present to your emergency department with overdoses or poisonings.

In most cases, the poison control center (800-222-1222) will be contacted immediately to help guide care.

Activated charcoal can be used in a variety of general poisoning situations. It works by binding to drugs and toxins...reducing their absorption and increasing elimination from the body.

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