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Medicines sodium nitriteQuestion & answer

sodium nitrite · Medicine question

What is sodium nitrite used for in hospital?

iatroX medicinesPublished 21 August 2026Reviewed 21 August 2026

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Answer

It is a cyanide antidote licensed for acute poisoning considered life-threatening, used with sodium thiosulfate and supportive care.

Sources for this answer

Sodium Nitrite Solution for Injectionemc · SmPC Current selected SmPC · Version 2

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