Sodium Thiosulfate (Systemic)
Brand Names : Cyanide Antidote Package
Category- Antidote, to cyanide poisoning
- Antineoplastic adjunct
DescriptionSodium thiosulfate (SOE-dee-um thye-oh-SUL-fate) 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. It is available in the following dosage form:
Parenteral
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Injection (U.S. and Canada)
Brand NamesSome commonly used brand names are:
In the U.S. -
In Canada -
Generic name product may be available in the U.S. and Canada.
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