Antidote Recommendations

The Maryland Poison Center has developed the following recommendations for the stocking of antidotes in Maryland and DC hospitals.

If you require an accessible version of the content provided on this website, please contact Emily Paterson, MPH, CHES^®, public education and communications manager for the Maryland Poison Center.

Download MPC antidote recommendations here.

ToxTidbits: Antidote Facts

Explore the links below to read more about antidotes used for poisonings and overdoses.

• Acetylcysteine (Oral)
• Acetylcysteine (Intravenous)
• CroFab
• Cyproheptadine
• Deferoxamine
• Digoxin Immune Fab
• Fomepizole
• Flumazenil
• Glucagon
• High Dose Insulin
• Hydroxocobalamin
• Intravenous Lipid Emulsion
• Methylene Blue (for Methemoglobinemia)
• Naloxone
• Octreotide
• Physostigmine (not available)
• Phytonadione
• Pyridoxine

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