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<p>Created page with &quot;==Section 8 - MEDICATION GUIDELINES== ===ANTAGONISTS === ====CyanoKit® (Hydroxocobalamin)==== &#039;&#039;&#039;DESCRIPTION&#039;&#039;&#039; * CYANOKIT® Antidote is a cyanide poisoning antidote. Upon ad...&quot;</p> <p><b>New page</b></p><div>==Section 8 - MEDICATION GUIDELINES==<br /> ===ANTAGONISTS ===<br /> ====CyanoKit® (Hydroxocobalamin)====<br /> &#039;&#039;&#039;DESCRIPTION&#039;&#039;&#039;<br /> * CYANOKIT® Antidote is a cyanide poisoning antidote. Upon administration of CYANOKIT® Antidote, hydroxocobalamin directly binds cyanide, forming a natural form of vitamin B12, cyanocobalamin, which is excreted in the urine.<br /> &#039;&#039;&#039;INDICATIONS&#039;&#039;&#039;<br /> * Cyanokit contains hydroxocobalamin, an antidote indicated for the treatment of known or suspected [[Cyanide Poisoning|cyanide poisoning]].<br /> &#039;&#039;&#039;CONTRAINDICATIONS&#039;&#039;&#039;<br /> * Hypersensitivity to the medication.<br /> &#039;&#039;&#039;PRECAUTIONS&#039;&#039;&#039;<br /> * Most common adverse reactions (&gt;5%) include transient chromaturia, erythema, rash, increased blood pressure, nausea, headache, and injection site reactions<br /> &#039;&#039;&#039;DOSAGE&#039;&#039;&#039;<br /> * The starting dose of Cyanokit for adults is 5 g, (two 2.5 g vials) administered by IV infusion over 15 minutes.<br /> * Depending upon the severity of the poisoning and the clinical response, a second dose of 5 g may be administered by IV infusion for a total dose of 10 g.<br /> * Refer to Handtevy System for pediatric specific dosages<br /> <br /> [[Category:Medication Guidelines|CyanoKit]]</div>

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