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amyl nitrite [′am·əl ′nī‚trīt] (organic chemistry) (CH3)2CH(CH2)2NO2A yellow liquid; soluble in alcohol, very slightly soluble in water; fruity odor; it is flammable and the vapor is explosive; used in medicine and perfumes. Also known as isoamyl nitrite. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Tarburton and Metcalf (1985) found that amyl nitrite caused both
adult and cord blood to oxidize from hemoglobin to methemoglobin in
vitro. Combining erectile dysfunction drugs with other medications--and
even with the recreational substances amyl nitrite or nitrate; commonly
called poppers--can result in dangerously low blood pressure and
possibly even death, says Ken Mayer, medical research director for
Boston's Fenway Community Health. Those
drugs that can stress the immune system include antibiotics, birth
control pills, corticosteroids, cytotoxic chemicals, amyl nitrite,
street drugs, general anesthetics, and alcohol. |
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