Hydroxocobalamin is an antidote that seems to have many of the characteristics of the ideal cyanide antidote: rapid onset of action, neutralizes cyanide without interfering with cellular oxygen use, tolerability and safety profiles conducive to prehospital use, safe for use with smoke-inhalation victims, not harmful when administered to non-poisoned patients, easy to administer (Class IV)
The rate of absorption is slow
Research protocols typically use 0.25-0.5 mg daily via subcutaneous injection near the wrist for 4-8 weeks
Vitamin B12's established roles in the body include: Supporting red blood cell production and preventing megaloblastic anaemia Facilitating DNA synthesis necessary for cell division Contributing to myelin formation for nerve health Supporting homocysteine metabolism When vitamin B12 levels become insufficient, various bodily systems may be affected, particularly blood formation and neurological function
Vitamin B complex can be obtained from a variety of foods
It also helps make red blood cells
