Sodium Nitrite
Drug Details
- Generic Name
- Sodium Nitrite
- Brand Names
- Sodium Nitrite
- Application Number
- NDA203922
- Sponsor
- Hope Pharmaceuticals
- NDC Codes
- 2
- Dosage Forms
- INJECTION, SOLUTION, POWDER
- 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 )