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antidote |
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mechanism- amyl nitrate |
affinity for cyanide ions reacting with hemoglobin to form methemoglobin (low toxicity) |
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mechanism- Sodium nitrate |
same as amyl nitrate |
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mechanism- sodium thiosulfate |
Produces thiocyanate, which is then excreted |
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indications |
Cyanide or hydrocyanic acid poisoning |
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contraindications |
none |
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adverse reactions |
Excessive amounts of amyl nitrate and sodium nitrate can produce life-threatning methemoglobinemia. Administer only the recommended doses. |
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drug interactions |
None |
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Dosage- Adult amyl nitrate |
breathe for 30 seconds for every one minute |
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dosage adult Sodium nitrate and sodium thiosulfate |
IV per kit directions |
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dosage peds |
same as adult |
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onset |
immediate |
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peak effects |
10-15 minutes |
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duration |
30-45 minutes |
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special considerations |
May worsen and precipitate new arrhythmias |
