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Definitions by Dr. Gage M.D.

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.
Pralidoxime 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
Naloxone HCI 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

N-Acetylsyteine 

A drug used to treat Acetaminophen (Tylenol ®) overdoses.
Paramedic: Get me 0.4mg/mL of N-Acetylsyteine