Amyl Nitrite

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Amyl nitrite is a chemical compound with the formula C5H11ONO. A variety of isomers are known, but they all feature an amyl group attached to the nitrite functional group. The alkyl group is unreactive and the chemical and biological properties are mainly due to the nitrite group. Like other alkyl nitrites, amyl nitrite is bioactive in mammals, being a vasodilator, which is the basis of its use as a prescription medicine. As an inhalant, it also has a psychoactive effect, which has led to its...

Is Therasulfate commonly used for patients with anemia? ## Did you mean to say Thiosulfate? I was unable to locate any information under Therasulfate. From research I have gathered Sodium Thiosulfate is used as a compound in conjunction with Amyl Nitrite and Sodium Nitrite to provide an antidote for cyanide poisoning. Information I have retrieved states that it is not safe to take this antidote if the child has severe Anemia. However for adults it does not state, so I urge you to take a look at the follow links below to learn more... Sodium Thiosulfate Amyl Nitrite Sodium Nitrite NOTE: Sodium Thiosulfate, may act to serve a different purpose if used on its own. I am not an MD, but I do think it would be wise to take that into consideration if you begin to do research on your own. If the...

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Amyl Nitrite .3 g/.3ml Respiratory (Inhalation) Inhalant by James Alexander Corporation ## Package Codes: 46414-2222-8

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Vertaway (Amyl Nitrite 6 [hp_x] / Silver Nitrate 6 [hp_x] / Bryonia Alba Root 6 [hp_x] / Calendula Officinalis Flowering Top 6 [hp_x] / Anamirta Cocculus Seed 6 [hp_x] / Nitroglycerin 6 [hp_x] / Skim Milk 6 [hp_x] / Strychnos Nux-vomica Seed 6 [hp_x] / Kerosene 6 [hp_x] / Tobacco Leaf 6 [hp_x] / Sus Scrofa Thyroid 6 [hp_x] / Atropa Belladonna 10 [hp_x] / Theridion Curassavicum 30 [hp_x] / Water 30 [hp_x]) by Hellolife, Inc. ## Markings: H ## Shape: Round ## Color: White ## Package Codes: 49726-024-90

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Menopause (Amyl Nitrite 6 [hp_x] / Sanguinaria Canadensis Root 3 [hp_x] / Lachesis Muta Venom 12 [hp_x]) by Hyland's ## Shape: Round ## Color: White ## Package Codes: 54973-9113-2

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Travel Chews (Amyl Nitrite 6 [hp_x] / Silver Nitrate 6 [hp_x] / Bryonia Alba Root 6 [hp_x] / Calendula Officinalis Flowering Top 6 [hp_x] / Anamirta Cocculus Seed 6 [hp_x] / Nitroglycerin 6 [hp_x] / Skim Milk 6 [hp_x] / Strychnos Nux-vomica Seed 6 [hp_x] / Liquid Petroleum 6 [hp_x] / Tobacco Leaf 6 [hp_x] / Thyroid, Porcine 6 [hp_x] / Atropa Belladonna Whole 10 [hp_x] / Theridion Curassavicum 30 [hp_x] / Water 30 [hp_x]) by Vetionx ## Markings: H ## Shape: Round ## Color: White