Sodium thiosulfate

Applications‌

I. ‌Medical Applications‌

1.‌Antidote for Poisoning‌

  ●Acts as a specific antidote for ‌cyanide poisoning‌, converting cyanide ions into less toxic thiocyanate for excretion‌.

  ●Effective in mitigating heavy metal poisoning (e.g., arsenic, mercury, lead, bismuth)‌.

  ●Used to counteract sodium nitroprusside overdose and stabilize blood pressure‌.

2.‌Dermatological Treatments‌

  ●‌Antifungal applications‌: Treats fungal infections like tinea pedis and tinea corporis‌.

  ●Reduces inflammation and itching in eczema, dermatitis, and other skin conditions‌.

  ●Promotes wound healing and lowers infection risks‌.

3.‌Antioxidant and Anti-Allergic Properties‌

  ●Inhibits histamine release, alleviating allergic reactions (e.g., urticaria, asthma)‌.

  ●Neutralizes free radicals, potentially aiding in cardiovascular health and anti-aging‌.

4.‌Additional Medical Uses‌

  ●Improves liver function by reducing elevated transaminase levels‌.

  ●Assists in managing calciphylaxis (preventing calcium deposits)‌.

II. ‌Industrial Applications‌

1.‌Photography‌

  ●Serves as a ‌fixing agent‌ to dissolve unreacted silver halides and stabilize images‌.

2.‌Electroplating and Textiles‌

  ●Functions as a stripping agent in electroplating and a stabilizer in textile dyeing‌.

  ●Removes residual chlorine in textile processing‌.

3.‌Construction and Mining‌

  ●Enhances concrete durability and crack resistance, prolonging structural lifespan‌.

  ●Extracts precious metals (e.g., gold, silver) in mining operations‌.

4.‌Water Treatment‌

  ●Neutralizes heavy metal ions and precipitates pollutants in wastewater‌.

III. ‌Imaging and Other Uses‌

1.‌Medical Imaging‌

  ●A component of contrast agents for diagnostic imaging‌.

2.‌Oncology Support‌

 ●FDA-approved to prevent cisplatin-induced hearing loss in pediatric chemotherapy‌

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