Description and Brand Names

Drug information provided by: Merative, Micromedex®

US Brand Name

  1. Nithiodote

Descriptions


Sodium nitrite and sodium thiosulfate injection are used together to treat cyanide poisoning. Cyanide poisoning is a life-threatening condition that requires immediate medical attention. It is more likely to occur if you breathe smoke from closed-space household and industrial fires, or you have swallowed or breathe cyanide (a chemical poison), or your skin is exposed to cyanide.

This medicine is to be given only by or under the direct supervision of a doctor.

This product is available in the following dosage forms:

  • Solution