Hydroxocobalamin Flashcards
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Brand Name of Hydroxocobalamin
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Cyanokit
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Drug Class of Hydroxocobalamin
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Antidote
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Indications for Hydroxocobalamin
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Treatment of known or suspected cyanide poisoning
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Action of Hydroxocobalamin
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Binds with cyanide to form nontoxic cyanocobalamin (Vitamin B12) preventing its toxic effects
Excreted regally
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Contraindications for Hydroxocobalamin
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None in Emergency setting
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Adverse Effects of Hydroxocobalamin
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Hypertension Allergic reaction GI bleeding Nausea Vomiting Dyspepsia (heart burn) Dyspnea Dizziness Headache Injection site reaction
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Precautions for Hydroxocobalamin
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Not compatible in same IV line with many other medications
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Dose of Hydroxocobalamin
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Adult: 5 grams IV infusion over 15 minutes at a rate of 15 ml/min. May repeat once at same dose to max of 10 grams.
Pedi: 70 mg/kg IV. May be repeated once at same dose
