EPISODE · Dec 8, 2022 · 1 MIN
Hydroxocobalamin
from Paramedic Drug Cards · host Michael Egan
Trade – Cyanokit MOA: Antidote, cyanide poisoning adjunct Binds with cyanide to form nontoxic cyanocobalamin, preventing its toxic effects; excreted renally Indications: Treatment of known or suspected cyanide poisioning. Contraindications: None is the emergency setting Side Effects: Hypertension, allergic reactions, GI bleeding, nausea, vomiting, dyspepsia, dyspnea, dizziness, headache, injection site reactions. Dosage: Adult: 5 g IV infusion over 15 minutes at a rate of 15 mL/min. Pedi: 70 mg/kg IV one time, may be repeated one time at the same dose.
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Trade – CyanokitMOA: Antidote, cyanide poisoning adjunct Binds with cyanide to form nontoxic cyanocobalamin, preventing its toxic effects; excreted renallyIndications: Treatment of known or suspected cyanide poisioning.Contraindications: None is the emergency settingSide Effects: Hypertension, allergic reactions, GI bleeding, nausea, vomiting, dyspepsia, dyspnea, dizziness, headache, injection site reactions.Dosage: Adult: 5 g IV infusion over 15 minutes at a rate of 1...
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