Antipoisons can also be referred to as antidotes, counteragents, antitoxins, neutralizers, and detoxifiers. These terms all relate to substances that can help counteract the effects of a poisonous substance in the body. Antidotes are specifically designed to counteract certain toxins, while counteragents refer to substances that can be used to lessen or prevent the harmful effects of a poison. Antitoxins are antibodies that can bind to toxic substances and neutralize them, while neutralizers can bind to and inactivate a poison. Finally, detoxifiers are substances that can accelerate the removal of toxins from the body. All of these terms can be used interchangeably to describe substances that can combat the effects of a harmful toxin.