Amyl Nitrite Flashcards
1
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Amyl Nitrite Class
A
Cyanide Antidote
2
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Amyl Nitrite Action
A
vasodilator, forms cyanomethemoglobin, enzematically degrades
3
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Amyl Nitrite Indication
A
Cyanide Poisoning
4
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Amyl Nitrite Contraindication
A
N/A in EMS
5
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Amyl Nitrite Side Effects
A
hypotension, headache, dizzy, weakness, flushing, tachycardia
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Amyl Nitrite Other
A
Can worsen hypoxia in CO poisoning