nerve agent antidotes

Nerve agents are highly toxic chemicals that disrupt the nervous system, leading to severe health effects. Antidotes for nerve agent poisoning primarily include atropine and pralidoxime. Atropine works by blocking the excess acetylcholine, a neurotransmitter that builds up due to the nerve agent. Pralidoxime helps to restore the function of certain enzymes inhibited by the nerve agent, aiding in the recovery of muscle function. Timely administration of these antidotes is crucial for survival and recovery from nerve agent exposure, and they are often included in emergency medical kits for first responders.