Antidotes Flashcards

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Hydroxocobalamin (Cyanokit)

Class

A

Antidote, cyanide poisoning adjunct

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Hydroxocobalamin (Cyanokit)

Description

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Binds with cyanide to form nontoxic cyanocobalamin preventing its toxic effects; excreted renally

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Hydroxocobalamin (Cyanokit)

Indication

A

Treatment of known or suspected cyanide poisoning

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Hydroxocobalamin (Cyanokit)

Containdications

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None in an emergency setting

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Hydroxocobalamin (Cyanokit)

Precautions

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HTN, allergic reactions, GI bleeding, nausea, vomiting, dyspepsia, dyspnea, dizziness, headache, injection site reaction

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Hydroxocobalamin (Cyanokit)

Dosage

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5g IV infusion over 15mins at a rate of 15ml/min

Pedi: 70mg/kg IV one time, may be repeated one time at the same dose

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Nerve Agent Kit

Atropine/Pralidoxime Auto Injector

Indication

A

Nerve agent -WMD

Organophosphate Exposure

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Nerve Agent Kit

Atropine/Pralidoxime Auto Injector

Dose (Adult/Pedi)

A

One auto injector or as directed by Med Control

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