Is sodium nitrite + sodium thiosulfate used after every possible cyanide exposure?

iatroX medicinesPublished 21 August 2026Reviewed 21 August 2026

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No. Its serious risks must be weighed carefully when poisoning is uncertain or not life-threatening.

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sodium nitrite + sodium thiosulfate · Medicine question

iatroX medicinesPublished 21 August 2026Reviewed 21 August 2026

The answer

No. Its serious risks must be weighed carefully when poisoning is uncertain or not life-threatening.

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