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Thiocyanate - Drug Toxicity


Latest prescription information about Thiocyanate. Learn how to pronounce the drug's name, its indications, dosage, how to take, when to take, when not to take, side effects, special precautions, its storage instructions and warnings if any when taken during pregnancy. Also listed are the International and Indian trade name(s) of the drug and its price list. We recommend consulting your doctor to verify the information presented on this page or if you need any further clarifications.

Drug Name : Thiocyanate

Indication :


Thiocyanate is a metabolite of Nitroprusside which is an antihypertensive drug.

Physiology :


Thiocyanate is a major metabolite of cyanide produced in the liver by the enzyme rhodanase.

Normal Values :


1-4 µg/mL (0.002-0.007 mmol/L)

Critical Values :


> 35 µg/mL (>0.60 mmol/L)

Test Method :


Photometry.

Side effects :


Psychotic behavior, agitation and convulsions.
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