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Chemical Agents of Opportunity for Terrorism: TICs & TIMs

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<strong>Chemical</strong> <strong>Agents</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Opportunity</strong> <strong>for</strong> <strong>Terrorism</strong><br />

Training Support Package<br />

Participant Guide<br />

Slide 37<br />

Compared to the CAK, hydroxocobalamin has a fast onset <strong>of</strong> action and is associated<br />

with minor adverse effects such as red discoloration <strong>of</strong> skin and urine. Because <strong>of</strong> its<br />

intense color, it can interfere with cooximeter readings. Hydroxocobalamin was given an<br />

expedited review and was approved <strong>for</strong> use in the treatment <strong>of</strong> cyanide poisoning in<br />

December 2006. Its main advantage is its ease <strong>of</strong> use and the lack <strong>of</strong> methemoglobin<br />

<strong>for</strong>mation (which would be problematic in the setting <strong>of</strong> concomitant carbon monoxide<br />

poisoning)<br />

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