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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 prophy
by 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 agoThank you for your comment. I'm familiar with that. I'm asking about this case.
- lawless123 10y agohttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Atropine#Side-effects https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Atropine#Side-effects
- arjie 10y agoSeems like it works successfully as prophylaxis. It's only poisonous in larger doses, far below what's necessary.