Complete dosing information for SODIUM THIOSULFATE
Medical guidance required: Dosing information here is for educational purposes. Your healthcare provider will determine the appropriate dose based on your specific condition, kidney function, other medications, and medical history. Never adjust your dose without consulting your doctor or pharmacist.
2. DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION If clinical suspicion of cyanide poisoning is high, administer Sodium Thiosulfate Injection without delay and in conjunction with appropriate airway, ventilatory, and circulatory support. ( 2.1 ) The expert advice of a regional poison control center may be obtained by calling 1-800-222-1222. ( 2.1 ) Dosing : Age Intravenous Dose of Sodium Nitrite and Sodium Thiosulfate Adults 1.) Sodium Nitrite -10 mL of sodium nitrite at the rate of 2.5 to 5 mL/minute 2.) Sodium Thiosulfate - 50 mL of sodium thiosulfate immediately following administration of sodium nitrite. Children 1.) Sodium Nitrite - 0.2 mL/kg (6 mg/kg or 6-8 mL/m 2 BSA) of sodium nitrite at the rate of 2.5 to 5 mL/minute not to exceed 10 mL 2.) Sodium Thiosulfate - 1 mL/kg of body weight (250 mg/kg or approximately 30-40 mL/m 2 of BSA) not to exceed 50 mL total dose immediately following administration of sodium nitrite. Redosing : If signs of cyanide poisoning reappear, repeat treatment using one-hal