Dr. Gage M.D.'s definitions

N-Acetylsyteine

A drug used to treat Acetaminophen (Tylenol ®) overdoses.

Paramedic: Get me 0.4mg/mL of N-Acetylsyteine

by Dr. Gage M.D. July 16, 2022

Pralidoxime

This antidote is used to treat organophosphate poisoning, such as nerve agents and pesticides it is usually used with Atropine to help reverse the effects of organophosphate poisoning.

Military medic: We have a spray of VX Nerve Agent, everyone get your Pralidoxime and Atropine auto injectors ready.

by Dr. Gage M.D. July 17, 2022

Naloxone HCI

Naloxone Hydrochloride (sold under the brand(s): Evzio® and Narcan®) is the antidote to a opioid overdose, it binds to opioid receptors in the brain to keep opioids from landing on the receptors.

ER Physician: Get me 0.2mg/mL Naloxone HCI intranasal

by Dr. Gage M.D. July 17, 2022

N-Acetylsyteine

Antidote used to treat Acetaminophen (Tylenol ®) overdoses.

Paramedic: Get me 0.4mg/mL of N-Acetylsyteine

by Dr. Gage M.D. July 16, 2022