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What's the mechanism of action?
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Amyl nitrate: reacts with hemoglobin to form methemoglobin; sodium nitrate: same as amyl nitrate; sodium thiosulfate: produces thiocyanate which is then excreted.
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whats the dosage fro adults and peds?
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amyl nitrate: breathe 30 secs out of every min. sodium thiosulfate and sodium nitrate: IV per antidote kit directions. peds: same as adult
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what are the indications?
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cyanide or hydrocyanide acid poisoning
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what are the contraindications?
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not applicable
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what are the side effects?
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ecssesive amounts can producelife threatening methemoglobinemia
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whats the classification?
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antidote
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Whats the duration of action?
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variable
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