Sodium nitrite and sodium thiosulfate and Zimamox

• Generic Name: sodium nitrite / sodium thiosulfate
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Nithiodote

Sodium nitrite and sodium thiosulfate is a combination medicine that is used as an antidote to cyanide poisoning. Sodium nitrite and sodium thiosulfate works by helping cells in the body convert cyanide to a form that can be removed from the body through urination.

Sodium nitrite and sodium thiosulfate is used in an emergency to treat cyanide poisoning. This type of poisoning can occur if you are exposed to smoke from a house or industrial fire, if you swallow or breathe in cyanide, or if you get cyanide on your skin.

Sodium nitrite and sodium thiosulfate may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

• Generic Name: amoxicillin
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Amoxil, Moxatag, Trimox

Amoxicillin is used to treat bacterial infections in many different parts of the body. It is also used with other medicines (e.g., clarithromycin, lansoprazole) to treat H. pylori infection and duodenal ulcers.

Amoxicillin belongs to the group of medicines known as penicillin antibiotics. It works by killing the bacteria and preventing their growth. However, this medicine will not work for colds, flu, or other virus infections.

This medicine is available only with your doctor's prescription.