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Sodium nitrate

Sodium nitrate

Category

Saline expectorant

Cyanide poisoning

Action

Produce methaemoglobinemia and vasodilation

Bound to methaemoglobin forms cyanomethaemoglobin

Stimulate gastropulmonary vagal reflex-expectorant

 

Indication

Antidote for cyanide poisoning

Expectorant

Dose

20mg/kg BW 10g/100ml distilled water repeat if therapy needed .Repeat therapy if needed 10mg/kg for every 2-4 hours

Contraindications

Danger in low blood pressure

Adverse Effects

Irritant action on mucosa

Availability

NITHIO DOTE

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