A patient is suspected of having an overdose of heparin. What drug should you prepare for the healthcare provider to give?

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Protamine sulfate is the antidote for heparin overdose, as it binds to heparin and neutralizes its anticoagulant effects. Naloxone is used as an antidote for opioid overdose, warfarin is not effective in reversing the effects of heparin, and acetylcysteine is used as an antidote for acetaminophen overdose.

A Patient Is Suspected of Having an Overdose of Heparin