This agent was developed as a cyanide antidote based on the known ability of cobalt to form stable complexes with cyanide. The severe direct toxic effects that occur when it is administered to a patient without cyanide poisoning limit use of this agent.
References
- Hall A, Saiers J, Baud F. Which cyanide antidote? Critical Reviews in Toxicology 2009; 39(7):541-552.
- IPCS/CEC evaluation of antidotes series. Volume 2. Antidotes for poisoning by cyanide. Meredith TJ, Jacobsen D, Haines JA and Berger J-C. Cambridge University Press 1993.
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