Indications
- Cyanide Intoxication (see Cyanide, [[Cyanide]])
- Food Additive
- Inhibits the growth of Clostridium botulinum (see Botulism, [[Botulism]])
- Maintains red color of packaged (raw) meat
- Prevents lipid oxidation
Pharmacology
- Nitrite (see Nitrites and Nitrates, [[Nitrites and Nitrates]]
Administration
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Adverse Effects
Toxicologic Adverse Effects
- Methemoglobinemia (see Methemoglobinemia, [[Methemoglobinemia]])
References
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