Sodium Nitrite
Preparation:
300 mg/10 mL ampoule
Indication:
Cotherapy before administration of sodium thiosulfate in suspected cyanide poisoning (target MetHb 30 – 40%)
Quantity required for 70 kg adult / 24 hours
up to 2 ampoules
Additional Information
Discuss with clinical toxicologist or Victorian Poison Information Centre ( 13 11 26)
Hydroxocobalamin is the preferred antidote in cyanide poisoning
Avoid sodium nitrite in cyanide poisoning secondary to smoke inhalation, it may worsen hyperaemia
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