Sodium thiosulfate
Sodium Thiosulfate
Sodium thiosulfate (pronunciation: SO-dee-um thye-oh-SUL-fate) is a chemical compound with the formula Na2S2O3. It is a colorless, crystalline solid that is soluble in water and is often used in medicine and chemistry.
Etymology
The term "sodium thiosulfate" is derived from the Greek words "theion" meaning sulfur, and "sulfate" which is a salt or ester of sulfuric acid. The "sodium" part of the name comes from the fact that the compound contains sodium ions.
Medical Uses
In medicine, sodium thiosulfate is used as an antidote to cyanide poisoning. It works by converting the cyanide into a form that can be easily eliminated from the body. Sodium thiosulfate is also used in the treatment of calciphylaxis in patients undergoing hemodialysis for end-stage kidney disease.
Related Terms
- Cyanide: A deadly poison that can be neutralized by sodium thiosulfate.
- Calciphylaxis: A serious condition often seen in end-stage kidney disease, which can be treated with sodium thiosulfate.
- Hemodialysis: A treatment for kidney failure that often involves the use of sodium thiosulfate.
See Also
- Sodium: A chemical element that is a component of sodium thiosulfate.
- Sulfur: Another component of sodium thiosulfate.
- Chemical compound: A substance formed from two or more elements chemically united in fixed proportions.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Sodium thiosulfate
- Wikipedia's article - Sodium thiosulfate
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