| Category of Drug | Sodium Nitrite is an Antidotes and Substances Used in Poisoning |
| Mechanism of Action | |
| Indications | Sodium Nitrite is used for 1. Cyanide poisoning |
| Well Known Pharmaceutical Brands | |
| Available dosage forms | INJECTION |
| Dose | |
| Contraindications | 1. Methaemoglobinaemia 2. Hemolytic anaemia 3. G-6-PD deficiency |
| Precautions | 1. Monitor plasma methaemoglobin levels 2. Severe cardiovascular or cerebrovascular disease 3. Hypotension 4. Pregnancy |
| Adverse Effects | 1. Nausea 2. Vomiting 3. Abdominal pain 4. Vasodilation resulting in syncope 5. Hypotension 6. Tachycardia 7. Flushing 8. Headache |
| Pregnancy Category | C |
