Recent news on Hydroxocobalamin

B12 a lifesaver in smoke inhalation cases  -  May 16, 2007
South Bend Tribune,A previous study by the same research group found a much higher mortality rate in patients not receiving hydroxocobalamin. "We believe this study data will

A New Antidote for Smoke Inhalation  -  May 11, 2007
KSL-TV,In the current French study, the B-12 derivative called hydroxocobalamin was given to 69 smoke inhalation victims, including 39 who were comatose.

Rhode Island Department Counters Cyanide Effects  -  Apr 30, 2007
Firehouse.com (subscription)The Cyanokit uses hydroxocobalamin, a precursor to Vitamin B12, which binds directly to cyanide in the bloodstream and is safely excreted through urination.

Rescuers Get An Added Tool To Save Lives  -  26 Apr 2007
FireFighting News.comThe Cyanokit uses hydroxocobalamin, a precursor to Vitamin B12, which binds directly to cyanide in the bloodstream and is safely excreted through urination.

Cyanokit(R) 5 G (hydroxocobalamin For Injection) ANTIDOTE, A New ...  -  Mar 31, 2007
Medical News Today (press release),Dey, LP, a US Affiliate of Merck KGaA of Darmstadt, Germany, today announced that Cyanokit(R) 5g (hydroxocobalamin for injection) ANTIDOTE is now

Cyanokit(R) 5 g (hydroxocobalamin for injection) ANTIDOTE, a New ...  -  Mar 29, 2007
PR Newswire (press release),About Cyanokit The active ingredient in Cyanokit, hydroxocobalamin, is a precursor of vitamin B12. Hydroxocobalamin works by binding directly to the cyanide

FDA gives green light to cyanide treatment  -  Dec 27, 2006
USA TodayThe FDA says that Cyanokit's active drug, hydroxocobalamin, binds to cyanide, which keeps it off the enzymes. This bond forms vitamin B12, which is expelled

FDA Approves Drug To Treat Cyanide Poisoning  -  Dec 29, 2006
Medical News Today (press release),The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) today approved Cyanokit (containing the drug hydroxocobalamin, intravenous tubing and a sterile spike for

Cyanide Poisoning? Reach For Cyanokit  -  Dec 23, 2006
MedIndia,The kit contains the drug hydroxocobalamin, intravenous tubing and a sterile spike. This kit enables emergency treatment for known or suspected cyanide

A new antidote for those caught in toxic smoke  -  Dec 21, 2006
Knoxville News Sentinel (subscription),Cyanokit contains hydroxocobalamin, a precursor to vitamin B-12, which binds to cyanide and neutralizes it so the poison is no longer toxic and can be

FDA Approves Cyanokit(R) for Treatment of Cyanide Poisoning  -  Dec 18, 2006
Yahoo! News (press release)Merck KGaA of Darmstadt, Germany, jointly announced today that the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Cyanokit® (hydroxocobalamin for injection ...

Drug Approved to Treat Cyanide Poisoning  -  Dec 19, 2006
Facts and Comparisons,The FDA has approved EMD Pharmaceuticals’ Cyanokit (containing hydroxocobalamin, intravenous tubing, and a sterile spike for reconstituting the drug product ...

Cyanide Poisoning? Reach For Cyanokit  -  Dec 23, 2006
MedIndia,This kit is designed to treat cyanide poisoning. The kit contains the drug hydroxocobalamin, intravenous tubing and a sterile spike. ...

FDA approves Cyanokit for treatment of cyanide poisoning  -  Dec 18, 2006
Carolina Newswire (press release),...of Merck KGaA of Darmstadt, Germany, jointly announced that the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Cyanokit(R) (hydroxocobalamin for injection ...

Cyanide antidote kit gains federal approval  -  Dec 20, 2006
JEMS.com,Cyanokit contains hydroxocobalamin, a precursor to vitamin B-12, which binds to cyanide and neutralizes it so the poison is no longer toxic and can be ...

Antidote kit for poison attack OKd  -  Dec 19, 2006
Newsday,Known as Cyanokit, the product contains the drug hydroxocobalamin, intravenous tubing and a sterile spike for reconstituting the medicine with saline. ...

Reports of liver problems lead advisers to suggest limits on drug  -  Dec 15, 2006
Houston Chronicle,The Cyanokit includes the drug hydroxocobalamin, intravenous tubing and a sterile spike for reconstituting the drug product with salt water. ...

FDA OKs kit to treat cyanide poisoning  -  Dec 15, 2006
San Jose Mercury News,AP. The Cyanokit includes the drug hydroxocobalamin, intravenous tubing and a sterile spike for reconstituting the drug product with salt water. ...

FDA Approves Drug to Treat Cyanide Poisoning  -  Dec 15, 2006
FDA.govThe Food and Drug Administration (FDA) today approved Cyanokit (containing the drug hydroxocobalamin, intravenous tubing and a sterile spike for reconstituting ...

FDA Approves New Drug/Kit For Cyanide Poisoning  -  Dec 18, 2006
All Headline NewsFriday. The Cyanokit contains the drug hydroxocobalamin, intravenous tubing and a sterile spike to reconstitute the drug with saline. ...

FDA Approves Drug to Treat Cyanide Poisoning  -  Dec 18, 2006
DG NewsBETHESDA, MD -- December 18, 2006 -- The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) today approved Cyanokit (containing the drug hydroxocobalamin, intravenous tubing ...

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