Why We Use Antidote?

Antidotes may reverse or reduce poisonous effects by a variety of means. They may prevent absorption, bind and neutralize poisons directly, antagonize end‐organ effects, or inhibit conversion to more toxic metabolites.

What is the purpose of antidote?

Introduction. Antidotes are agents that negate the effect of a poison or toxin. Antidotes mediate its effect either by preventing the absorption of the toxin, by binding and neutralizing the poison, antagonizing its end-organ effect, or by inhibition of conversion of the toxin to more toxic metabolites.

What is antidote in pharmacology?

An antidote is a drug, chelating substance, or a chemical that counteracts (neutralizes) the effects of another drug or a poison. There are dozens of different antidotes; however, some may only counteract one particular drug, whereas others (such as charcoal) may help reduce the toxicity of numerous drugs.