Sodium aurothiosulfate (also known as sodium thiosulfate) is a chemical compound that is used in a variety of applications. It is an odorless, white crystalline powder that is sparingly soluble in water and has a variety of uses in industry, medicine, photography, and water treatment. In medicine, sodium aurothiosulfate is used in the treatment of cyanide poisoning, as it is effective in binding to and detoxifying cyanide. It is also used in the treatment of certain kidney diseases, as it helps to reduce the levels of certain waste products in the blood.
Anatomical Therapeutic Chemical Classification
M - Musculo-skeletal system
M01 Anti-inflammatory and antirheumatic products
M01C - Specific antirheumatic agents
M01CB Gold preparations
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Sodium aurothiosulfate