Cyanide antidotes

Patrick C. Ng, Joseph K. Maddry, Vikhyat S. Bebarta

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Abstract

Cyanide is a potentially deadly chemical. Its lethality has been demonstrated in suicide, homicide, industrial exposures, iatrogenic, and occupational exposures worldwide. Antidote development has focused on two main therapeutic targets: (1) binding cyanide directly and (2) detoxifying cyanide by converting it to a relatively less toxic compound. The history of antidote development for cyanide is discussed.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publicationHistory of Modern Clinical Toxicology
PublisherElsevier
Pages279-286
Number of pages8
ISBN (Electronic)9780128222188
ISBN (Print)9780128222195
DOIs
StatePublished - Jan 1 2021
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • Cobinamide
  • Cyanide
  • Dimethyl trisulfide
  • Hydroxocobalamin
  • Methemoglobinemia
  • Methylene blue
  • Poisoning
  • Sodium thiosulfate

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • General Medicine

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