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Sodium Thiosulfate

 
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    Sodium Thiosulfate

  • Mechanism of Action

  • Enhances endogenous detoxification of cyanide by providing sulfur ions for rhodanese, an enzyme that converts cyanide and thiosulfate to non-toxic thiocyanate.

Clinical Use

  • Indications

  • Cyanide Poisoning.

  • Adverse Effects

  • Rare.
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