Sodium Thiosulfate (Systemic)

Brand Names : Cyanide Antidote Package

Category

• Antidote, to cyanide poisoning
• Antineoplastic adjunct

Description

Sodium thiosulfate (SOE-dee-um thye-oh-SUL-fate) may be used to lessen some of the side effects of cisplatin (a cancer medicine). It is also used with another medicine in the emergency treatment of cyanide poisoning.

Sodium thiosulfate is to be administered only by or under the immediate supervision of your doctor. It is available in the following dosage form:

Parenteral
• Injection (U.S. and Canada)

Brand Names

Some commonly used brand names are:

In the U.S. -

• Cyanide Antidote Package

In Canada -

• Cyanide Antidote Package

Generic name product may be available in the U.S. and Canada.