Sodium nitrite - Cyanide poisoning

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Status 1

Red

Formulations :

Intravenous injection (IV)

Formulary Status :

Primary Care

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Restrictions / Comments :

Important

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Documentation

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PAD Profile

ChemicalSubstance :

Sodium nitrite

Indication :

Cyanide poisoning

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Important Information :

https://www.toxbase.org/ . Not a 1st-line treatment option. Consider if alternatives are unavailable. Stock not held by Surrey Trusts. Available from regional centres. Refer to TOXBASE / NPIS for advice

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Other Indications

Below are listed other indications that Sodium nitrite is used to treat.

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Other Drugs

Below are listed other drugs that are used to treat Cyanide poisoning.

Committee Recommendations (1)

05 Feb 25 - Surrey Heartlands Integrated Care System Area Prescribing Committee (APC)

The Surrey Heartlands Area Prescribing Committee agreed the traffic light status of this drug and indication as part of the Joint Formulary review.