NDAINTRAVENOUSSOLUTION
Approved
Feb 2012
Lifecycle
Peak
Competitive Pressure
0/100
Clinical Trials
5
Data completeness
3/8 — Basic
Drug data last refreshed 4h ago · AI intelligence enriched 1w ago
AI summarySynthesized from FDA + DailyMed + ClinicalTrials.gov data
Sodium Nitrite is an intravenous solution approved for treating acute cyanide poisoning by converting hemoglobin to methemoglobin, which binds cyanide and facilitates its elimination. It is a critical antidote administered in emergency settings for life-threatening cyanide exposure. The drug works through chemical conversion of hemoglobin to render cyanide non-toxic.
Peak5.5 years to LOE
Stable specialty pharmaceutical with minimal competitive pressure; small commercial team typical for rare/emergency-use products.
Mechanism of Action
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Indications
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Clinical Trials (5)
Treatment of Lung Injury From COVID-19 Infection With Intravenous Sodium Nitrite
Started Jul 2020
0COVID-19Acute Respiratory Distress SyndromeAcute Respiratory Failure
Sodium Nitrite to Treat Arterial Aging
Started Oct 2011
33 enrolled
Vascular Aging
Pilot Study of Sodium Nitrite in Resuscitated Cardiac Arrest Patients
Started Jan 2010
Safety and Efficacy of Sodium Nitrite in Sickle Cell Disease
Started Dec 2009
5 enrolled
Sickle Cell Disease
Sodium Nitrite in Acute Myocardial Infarction
Started Jul 2009
30 enrolled
Acute Myocardial Infarction
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Data Sources
- Drug label: DailyMed / FDA
- Clinical trials: ClinicalTrials.gov
- Patent data: FDA Orange Book
- Spending data: CMS Medicare
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