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U.S. Brand Names
Cyanide Antidote Package
Pharmacologic Category
Antidote
Reasons not to take this medicine
• If you have an allergy to sodium nitrate, sodium thiosulfate, amyl nitrite, or any other part of this medicine.
• Tell healthcare provider if you are allergic to any medicine. Make sure to tell about the allergy and how it affected you. This includes telling about rash; hives; itching; shortness of breath; wheezing; cough; swelling of face, lips, tongue, or throat; or any other symptoms involved.
• If you have severe anemia.
• If you are pregnant or may be pregnant.
How does it work?
• Sodium nitrate, sodium thiosulfate, and amyl nitrate remove cyanide from the body.
How is it best taken?
Amyl nitrate:
• Do not take this medicine by mouth. For the nose only. Keep out of mouth and eyes (may burn).
• Sit or lie down before use.
• Crush vial between fingers. Do not remove covering.
• Hold under nose for 15-30 seconds to inhale vapor.
Sodium nitrate and sodium thiosulfate:
• This medicine is given as a shot into a vein over a period of time.
What do I do if I miss a dose? (does not apply to patients in the hospital)
• This medicine is used on an as needed basis.
What should I monitor?
• You will be monitored closely by healthcare provider.
How should I store this medicine?
• This medicine will be given to you in a healthcare setting. You will not store it at home.
General statements
• If you have a life-threatening allergy, wear allergy identification at all times.
• Do not share your medicine with others and do not take anyone else's medicine.
• Keep all medicine out of the reach of children and pets.
• Most medicines can be thrown away in household trash after mixing with coffee grounds or kitty litter and sealing in a plastic bag.
• Keep a list of all your medicines (prescription, natural products, supplements, vitamins, over-the-counter) with you. Give this list to healthcare provider (doctor, nurse, nurse practitioner, pharmacist, physician assistant).
• Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or in Canada to Health Canada's Canada Vigilance Program at 1-866-234-2345.
• Talk with healthcare provider before starting any new medicine, including over-the-counter, natural products, or vitamins.
Created: 2008-07-18 15:17:00.0
Modified: 2010-03-15 13:25:42.0
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