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Antidotes and Treatments for Chemical Warfare/Terrorism Agents: An Evidence‐Based Review
Author(s) -
Rodgers G C,
Condurache C T
Publication year - 2010
Publication title -
clinical pharmacology and therapeutics
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.941
H-Index - 188
eISSN - 1532-6535
pISSN - 0009-9236
DOI - 10.1038/clpt.2010.152
Subject(s) - terrorism , chemical warfare , content (measure theory) , information warfare , chemical warfare agents , computer science , data science , computer security , political science , law , engineering , biochemical engineering , mathematics , mathematical analysis
This article reviews the evidence supporting the efficacy of antidotes used or recommended for the potential chemical warfare agents of most concern. Chemical warfare agents considered include cyanide, vesicants, pulmonary irritants such as chlorine and phosgene, and nerve agents. The strength of evidence for most antidotes is weak, highlighting the need for additional research in this area.