Methods for in vivo reduction of cyanide levels and compositions useful therefor
AssigneeMedinox, Inc.
InventorChing-San Lai
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Abstract
In accordance with the present invention, there are provided in vivo methods for the reduction of cyanide levels. The present invention employs a scavenging approach whereby cyanide is bound in vivo to a suitable scavenger. The resulting complex renders the cyanide harmless, and is eventually excreted in the urine of the host. Further in accordance with the present invention, there are provided compositions and formulations useful for carrying out the above-described methods.
Claims13
A method for the in vivo removal of cyanide from a subject, said method comprising administering to said subject an effective amount of at least one physiologically compatible transition metal chelate of a dithiocarbamate-containing cyanide scavenger.
A method for treating a subject having elevated circulating levels of cyanide, said method comprising:
- administering to said subject an effective amount of at least one physiologically compatible transition metal chelate of a dithiocarbamate-containing cyanide scavenger.
A method for reducing the toxicity of cyanide in a subject exposed thereto, said method comprising:
- administering to said subject an effective amount of at least one physiologically compatible transition metal chelate of a dithiocarbamate-containing cyanide scavenger.
A method for the treatment of cyanide poisoning of a subject, said method comprising:
- administering to said subject an effective amount of at least one physiologically compatible transition metal chelate of a dithiocarbamate-containing cyanide scavenger.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.