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Amyl Nitrate
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Class
Nitrate
Pharmacology and Action
- Vasodilator and smooth muscle relaxant
- Converts hemoglobin to methemoglobin
Indications
Cyanide poisoning (bitter almond smell to breath)
Contraindications
None when used to manage a acute cyanide poisoning
Precautions and Side Effects
Headache / Dizziness
Orthostatic V/S changes
Syncope
Tachycardia
N/V
Dosage (Adult and Pedi)
0.3 mL ampule crushed every minute and inhaled for 15-30 seconds
Author
dunks406
ID
20139
Card Set
Amyl Nitrate
Description
Amyl Nitrate
Updated
2010-05-21T03:14:30Z
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