Nitrite Ion: Side Effects, Uses & Monitoring
Facts extracted from current FDA product labeling for Nitrite Ion. Educational only — not medical advice.
Labeled uses
Sodium Nitrite Injection, an antidote, is indicated for sequential use with sodium thiosulfate for the treatment of acute cyanide poisoning that is judged to be serious or life-threatening. When the diagnosis of cyanide poisoning is uncertain, the potentially life-threatening risks associated with Sodium Nitrite Injection should be carefully weighed against the potential benefits, especially if the patient is not in extremis.
Source: FDA labeling via NIH DailyMed (set 52f01c6e…). Not affiliated with FDA or NIH.
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