Amyl Nitrite (Systemic)
Category- Antianginal
- Antidote
to cyanide poisoning
- Diagnostic aid, cardiac function
DescriptionAmyl nitrite (AM-il NYE-trite)
is related to the nitrate medicines and is used by inhalation to relieve the
pain of angina attacks. It works by relaxing blood vessels and increasing
the supply of blood and oxygen to the heart while reducing its workload.
Amyl nitrite may also be used for other conditions as determined by your
doctor.
This medicine comes in a glass capsule covered by a protective cloth. The
cloth covering allows you to crush the glass capsule between your fingers
without cutting yourself.
On the street, this medicine and others like it are sometimes called "poppers."
They have been used by some people to cause a "high" or to improve sex. Use
in this way is not recommended. Amyl nitrite can cause serious harmful effects
if too much is inhaled.
Amyl nitrite is available only with your doctor's prescription, in the
following dosage form:
Inhalation
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Glass capsules (U.S. and Canada)
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