Which of the following is an antidote for Heparin?

Which of the following is an antidote for Heparin? Correct Answer <span style="">Protamine sulphate</span>

Explanation:

• According to WHO "Antidote is defined as a therapeutic substance used to counteract the toxic action of a specific drug".

Key Points

• Protamine sulphate is an antidote to Heparin. While heparin is a Glycosaminoglycan that acts as an anticoagulant i.e. blood thinner that prevents the formation of blood clots (Hence option 4 is correct).

Important Points

• Aminocaproic acid is an anti-fibrinolytic agent that acts by inhibiting plasminogen activators that have fibrinolytic properties such as streptokinase. It is administered orally or intravenously. It is an antidote to Streptokinase:

• Vitamin K is an antidote to Warfarin. Warfarin is an anticoagulant or 'blood thinner' that decreases blood clotting ability.