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Amyl Nitrate Flashcards

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Amyl Nitrate

Class

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  • Antidote
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Amyl Nitrate

MOA

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  • Affinity for cyandie ions
  • Reacts with hemoglobin to form methemoglobin (low toxicity)
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Amyl Nitrate

Indications

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  • Cyanide or hyrdocyanic poisoning
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Amyl Nitrate

Contraindications

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  • Not applicable
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Amyl Nitrate

Adverse reactions

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  • Excessive doses can produces severe, life-threatening methemoglobinemia
  • Use only recommended doses
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Amyl Nitrate

Drug interactions

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  • None
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Amyl Nitrate

Dosage

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  • Adult and Ped:
    • Breathe 30 seconds out of every minute
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Amyl Nitrate

Duration of action

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  • Variable
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Amyl Nitrate

Special considerations

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  • Preg Cat: C
  • Cyanide poisoning must be recognized quickly and treated quickly
  • If pulse persists, even in presence of apnea, prognosis is good with treatment
  • The antidote kit must be used in conjunction with oxygen therapy
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