Amyl nitrite is very similar to butyl nitrite. It is used for heart patients who suffer from angina by relaxing the smooth muscle tissue of the heart. While it does not have the same odor as butyl nitrite, it has a similar effect.
Brand or Common Names:
Amyl Nitrite
Slang Terms:
Poppers
Medical Uses:
Angina
Duration of Effects:
2 to 3 minutes
Possible Effects:
Slurred Speech, Euphoria, Nausea, Fainting, Stupor, Rapid Heartbeat, Anoxia, Smooth Muscle Relaxation, Lowered Blood Pressure, Headache, Vasodilation, Myocardial Sensitization, Hallucinations
Methods of Use:
Sniffed
Effects of Overdose:
Damage to Lungs, Liver, Kidneys, Bone Marrow and Brain, Suffocation, Choking, Anemia, Possible Stroke, Death
Withdrawal Symptoms:
Runny Nose, Insomnia, Loss of or Increased Appetite, Depression, Irritability, Headache, Cramps, Nausea, Tremors