Hydroxocobalamin Explained | Paramedic School Prep

💉 Hydroxocobalamin (Cyanokit) is the go-to antidote for cyanide poisoning — and one you’ll absolutely want to know for drug cards and registry. In this video, we’ll cover: – Brand vs. generic (Hydroxocobalamin = Cyanokit) – Drug class & mechanism (binds cyanide to form B12, excreted in urine) – Indications: cyanide poisoning, smoke inhalation from closed-space fires – Dose, route, and administration notes – Side effects: red skin, red urine, red secretions (classic test question) 🧠 Registry tip: if you see “fire + altered patient + soot + hypotension” → think Cyanokit. 🔔 Subscribe to Medic Mentor for weekly EMS pharmacology videos and drug card reviews from a 911 paramedic. #paramedicschool #pharmacology #paramedictraining #paramedicstudent #nursingstudent #medstudent