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Amyl Nitrite Flashcards

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Amyl Nitrite

Class:

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Nitrate

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Pharmacology and actions

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Vasodilator and smooth muscles relaxant. Converts hemoglobin to methemoglobin which combines with cyanide forming a non toxic compound cyan methemoglobin.

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Indications

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Cyanide poisoning

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Contraindications

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None W/ acute cyanide poisoning

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Precautions and side effects

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  • headache/dizziness
  • tachycardia
  • orthostatic V/S
  • Syncope
  • N/V
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Dosage

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0.3ml ampule crushed every minute and inhaled for 15-30seconds

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