Sodium Nitrite (Sodium Nitrite)
Overview of Sodium Nitrite
Sodium Nitrite used in conjuction with sodium thiosulphate in the treatment of cyanide poisoning. It forms cyanomethhaemoglobin which does not demage the cell respiration and eventually converted into less toxic thiocyanate by the thiosulphate.
Indication of Sodium Nitrite
Sodium Nitrite is primarily indicated in conditions like Cyanide poisoning, Poisoning.
Contraindication of Sodium Nitrite
Sodium Nitrite is contraindicated in conditions like Methaemoglobinaemia,Haemolytic anaemia,G6pd deficiency.
Side Effects of Sodium Nitrite
Sodium Nitrite produces potentially life-threatening effects which include Hypotension, Methemoglobinemia. which are responsible for the discontinuation of Sodium Nitrite therapy.,The signs and symptoms that are produced after the acute overdosage of Sodium Nitrite include Poisoning.
Precautions of Sodium Nitrite
It should not be given in patients with hypotension. Solution is unstable and should be used just before use.