What is the difference between antivenom and antidote?
So antidote is a general term to counteract any substance effect but antivenom is something which target something specific (venom) which is mostly produced by reptiles or arthropoda.
So Antidote, is counteract and Antivenom is venom specific.
- Antivenom: Specifically designed to neutralize venom from animal bites or stings, such as snakes, spiders, or scorpions. Antivenom contains antibodies that bind to and neutralize the venom.
- Antidote: A broader term referring to substances that counteract the effects of toxins, drugs, or poisons. Antidotes can work through various mechanisms, such as binding to the toxin, reversing its effects, or supporting the body’s natural detoxification processes.
I’d say the main difference is that antivenom specifically targets toxins from animal bites like snakes or spiders, while an antidote works against poisons or overdoses from chemicals or drugs. Both neutralize harmful substances, but in different scenarios.
Very well put. Thank you 
Antivenom is a specific treatment made to neutralize the venom from bites or stings of animals like snakes or spiders, using antibodies developed from those venoms. An antidote is a broader term for any medicine that counteracts poisons or overdoses from various substances, not just animal venom. So, while all antivenoms are antidotes, not all antidotes are antivenoms.