The Nitric Oxide Scavenger
Nitric oxide scavenger for vasoplegia (alternative to Methylene Blue (MB)). Also used for cyanide poisoning. Safe in G6PD/SSRI patients.
- Mechanism: Scavenges Nitric Oxide.
- Dosing:
- Vasoplegia: 5 g IV over 15 min, may repeat.
- Cyanide Poisoning: 5 g IV, may repeat up to 10 g total.
- PK: Onset: Rapid. Duration: Several hours.
indications
- Vasoplegia – Alternative to Methylene Blue (MB)
- Cyanide Poisoning
cautions
Turns urine/skin dark red (interferes with lab colorimetry and dialysis leak detectors). Safe in G6PD/SSRI patients.