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The antidote for heparin overdose is:

Options
AVitamin K
BProtamine sulfate Correct Answer
CAtropine
DNaloxone
Correct Answer & Explanation

Option B: Protamine sulfate

Rationale

Protamine sulfate is the specific antidote for heparin toxicity. It neutralizes heparin by forming a stable inactive complex, reversing its anticoagulant effect. This is particularly important in cases of excessive bleeding during anticoagulant therapy or after cardiac surgery. Monitoring of activated partial thromboplastin time (aPTT) guides heparin therapy.

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