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SODIUM NITRITE
(JITSO)

Sodium Nitrite

PACKAGED:  Container with Sodium Nitrite 300 mg in 10 ml vial

LOCATION:  Not carried in drug bag

NOTE:  Antidotes are available in each County by contacting (937) 333-USAR

INDICATION:
Patients with known or suspected Cyanide poisoning 

ADULT: 
Sodium Nitrite: 300 mg (10 ml) 3% solution slow IV

PEDI:
N/A

SODIUM NITRITE:
THERAPEUTIC ACTION:
Oxidizes hemoglobin which then combines with cyanide to form an inactive compound,

CONTRAINDICATION:
Nitrite/nitrate allergy

PRECATIONS AND SIDE EFFECTS:
Methemoglobinemia if given in excessive amounts

REQUIRES MCP:
ADULT: Yes               PEDI: Not appropriate for use in the field