Sodium Nitrite

FDA Drug Profile — Sodium Nitrite

Sodium Nitrite is listed in the FDA National Drug Code directory with 2 NDC codes, marketed under brand name including Sodium Nitrite. Available dosage forms: powder, injection, solution.

Drug Details

Generic Name
Sodium Nitrite
Brand Names
Sodium Nitrite
Application Number
NDA203922
Sponsor
Siegfried Grafton, Inc.
NDC Codes
2
Dosage Forms
POWDER, INJECTION, SOLUTION
Routes
INTRAVENOUS
Active Ingredients
SODIUM NITRITE

Indications and Usage

1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE NITHIODOTE is indicated for the treatment of acute cyanide poisoning that is judged to be serious or life-threatening. When the diagnosis of cyanide poisoning is uncertain, carefully weigh the potentially life-threatening risks associated with NITHIODOTE against the potential benefits, especially if the patient is not in extremis. NITHIODOTE, an antidote, is indicated for the treatment of acute cyanide poisoning that is judged to be serious or life-threatening. ( 1 ) Use with caution if the diagnosis of cyanide poisoning is uncertain. ( 1 )