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Isn't taking the antidote preemptively a valid form of prophylaxis? What do you mean by contrasting the two things?

• danbruc 10y ago
  A prophylaxis is aimed at preventing an agent from unfolding its effect, an antidote is aimed at reversing its effects. An antidote can only be used as a prophylaxis if it has no adverse effects in the absence of the effect caused by the agent.
  • arjie 10y ago
    Thank you for your comment. I'm familiar with that. I'm asking about this case.
    • lawless123 10y ago
      https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Atropine#Side-effects https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Atropine#Side-effects
      • arjie 10y ago
        Seems like it works successfully as prophylaxis. It's only poisonous in larger doses, far below what's necessary.