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CYANIDE ANTIDOTE KIT
Class/ MOA |
Class
Antidote Mechanism of Action Amyl Nitrite: affinity for cyanide ions; reacts with hemoglobin to form methemoglobin (low toxicity) Sodium Nitrite: same as amyl nitrite Sodium Thiosulfate: produces thiocyanate, which is then excreted |
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CYANIDE ANTIDOTE KIT
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Indications
Cyanide or hydrocyanic acid poisoning |
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CYANIDE ANTIDOTE KIT
CI |
Contraindications
Not applicable |
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CYANIDE ANTIDOTE KIT
AR |
Adverse reactions
Excessive doses of amyl nitrite and sodium nitrite can produce severe, life-threatening methemoglobinemia. Use only recommended doses. |
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CYANIDE ANTIDOTE KIT
DI |
Drug Interactions
None |
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CYANIDE ANTIDOTE KIT
how supplied |
How supplied
Amyl nitrite: in pledgettes similar to ammonia capsules. |
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CYANIDE ANTIDOTE KIT
Does and administration |
Dosage and administration
Adult: Amyl nitrite: breathe 30 seconds out of every minute. Sodium Thiosulfate and sodium nitrite: IV per antidote kit directions. Pediatric: Same as adult. |
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CYANIDE ANTIDOTE KIT
DOA |
Duration of Action
Variable. |
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CYANIDE ANTIDOTE KIT
specials |
Special Considerations
Cyanide poisoning must be recognized quickly and treated quickly; if pulse persists, even in presence of apnea, prognosis is good with treatment. The antidote kit must be used in conjunction with administration of oxygen. |
