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Sodium thiosulphate

Sodium thiosulphate

Category

Cyanide poisoning

Action

Antidote and neutralizing agent for cyanide toxin

Indication

Cyanide poisoning

Topical treatment for ringworm

Treating side effects of chemotherapy

Hemodialysis

Dose

660mg/kg slow IV mixed with NS

60-80g PO for cyanide poisoning

Contraindications

In fire victim cases

Adverse Effects

Large dose at PO cause profuse diarrhoea due to saline purgative action

Availability

Sodium thiosulphate 2ml, 50ml

Powder sodium thiosulphate 227g

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