Prehospital Care Professional

As paramedics, EMTs, and firefighters, you are typically the first to arrive on the scene, and the first to respond to victims of fires, industrial accidents, poisoning cases, or acts of terrorism.

On this site you will find information about the dangers of cyanide exposure and—more importantly—how CYANOKIT® Antidote can give you and your colleagues an effective tool to treat victims at the scene.

CYANOKIT® Antidote is the only emergency antidote indicated for both known and suspected cyanide poisoning. The active ingredient is hydroxocobalamin, which forms a strong bond with cyanide, converting it to Vitamin B12, which can then be safely excreted from the body. It is designed specifically to be used on the scene or at the hospital for acute cyanide poisoning from any source.

CYANOKIT® Antidote has been proven generally safe and well-tolerated, even in suspected cases, and has been effectively used in Europe for more than 10 years.

This Web site is intended for United States of America (U.S.A.) residents only and is subject to all applicable U.S.A. laws. CYANOKIT® Antidote is a registered trademark of Merck Santé s.a.s., licensed by Meridian Medical Technologies®,Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of King Pharmaceuticals®, Inc. Copyright © 2009 Meridian Medical Technologies®, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of King Pharmaceuticals®, Inc. All rights reserved. MMT6577 10/2009

The expert advice of a regional poison control center may be obtained by calling 1-800-222-1222.