Mechanism of action of sodium nitrite in Cyanide poisoning is?
Sodium nitrite conves haemoglobin to methemoglobin and this methemoglobin combines with cyanide to form nontoxic cyanmethemoglobin. This cyanmethb will be excreted from the body trough urine REF: Essentials of Medical Pharmacology KD Tripathi 8th ed.
Produces methemoglobinemia
Increased blood flow to liver
Increased blood flow to hea
Increased blood flow to kidney
Cardiovascular system