Antidote for copper poisoning is: March 2009
Ans. B: Potassium ferrocyanide Treatment of copper poisoning: Stomach wash with 1 percent solution of potassium ferrocyanide which acts as an antidote by forming an insoluble cupric ferrocyanide Emetics are contraindicated Demulcent drinks form insoluble albuminate of copper Castor oil Chelation with penicillamine/ EDTA/ BAL
D-penicillamine
Potassium ferrocyanide
BAL
Desferrioxamine