Amyl nitrite - AM-il NYE-trite is related to the nitrate medication and is using by inhalation to relieve the pain of angina attacks. It works by relaxing blood vessels and increasing the supply of blood and oxygen to the heart while reducing its workload.
Amyl nitrite may also be using for other conditions as determined by your family doctor.
This drug comes in a glass capsule covered by a protective cloth. The cloth covering allows you to crush the glass capsule between your fingers without cutting yourself.
On the street, this drug and others like it are sometimes called "poppers." They have been using by some people to cause a "high" or to improve sex. Use in this way is not recommended. Amyl nitrite can cause serious harmful effects if too much is inhaled.
Amyl nitrite is available only with your family doctor's prescription, in the following dosage form: