Sodium Thiosulfate (Into a vein)
SOE-dee-um thye-oh-SUL-fate
Treats cyanide poisoning.
Drug classes
Cyanide Antidote (About this – PubMed Health)
Uses
Uses of This Medicine
Sodium thiosulfate may be used to lessen some of the side effects of cisplatin (a cancer medicine). It is also used with another medicine in the emergency treatment of cyanide poisoning.
Sodium thiosulfate is to be administered only by or under the immediate supervision of your doctor.
Other uses (PubMed Health)
How To Use
Injectable
Your doctor will prescribe your dose and schedule. This medicine is given through a needle placed in a vein.
A nurse or other trained health professional will give you this medicine.
Drugs and Foods to Avoid
Ask your doctor or pharmacist before using any other medicine, including over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products.
When Not To Use
Because cyanide poisoning can be life-threatening, there is no reason this medicine should not be used to treat a person with cyanide poisoning.
Warnings
Make sure your doctor knows if you are pregnant or breast feeding.
Possible side effects
Summary More details
Call your doctor right away if you notice any of these side effects:
This medicine has no known side effects.
If you notice other side effects that you think are caused by this medicine, tell your doctor.
Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
More side effects of this drug
Brand names include
Nithiodote
There may be other brand names for this medicine.