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Specifically, cyanide binds rapidly with cytochrome a3, a component of the cytochrome c oxidase complex in mitochondria. Inhibition of cytochrome a3 prevents the cell from using oxygen and forces anaerobic metabolism, resulting in lactate production, cellular hypoxia and metabolic acidosis.
For a suspected overdose or poisoning, call 102 now and go to the nearest emergency hospital.
📞 Call 102Sources: FDA SPL label (openFDA/DailyMed); RxNorm (NLM) · Reference · Reference · Reference
US FDA DailyMed; NLM RxNorm