Amyl Nitrite : Before Using

Amyl Nitrite - Systemic

Amyl Nitrite *** Before Using *** How to Use *** Fore Safe Use *** Side Effects

Before Using

In deciding to using a medication, the chance of taking the drug must be weighed against the good it will do. This is a decision you will make. For amyl nitrite, the following must be considered

Allergic reaction

Tell your family doctor if you have any unusual or allergy to amyl nitrite or nitrates. Also tell your health care professional if you are allergic to any other substances, such as foods or dyes.

Pregnancy care

Studies on effects in pregnancy have not been done in either humans or pets. However, use of amyl nitrite is not recommended during pregnancy because it could cause serious problems in the unborn baby.

Breast-feeding problem

It is not known whether amyl nitrite passes into breast milk. However, use of amyl nitrite is not recommended during breast-feeding, because it may cause unwanted effects in nursing babies.

Use for Children

Studies on this drug have been done only in adult diseaseds and there is no special info comparing use of amyl nitrite in child with use in other age groups.

Elderly care

Dizziness or lightheadedness may be more likely to occur in the elderly, who are usually more sensitive to the effects of amyl nitrite.

Drug interactions

Although certain medication must not be using together at all, in other cases two various medication may be using together even if an interaction might occur. In these cases, your family doctor may want to change the dose, or other precautions may be necessary. When you are taking amyl nitrite, it is especially important that your health care professional knows if you are taking any of the following:

Amantadine - Symmetrel
Antidepressants - drug for depression
Antihypertensives - high blood pressure drug
Antipsychotics - drug for mental illness
Bromocriptine - Parlodel
Diuretics - water pills
Levodopa - Dopar
Medicine for heart disease
Nabilone - Cesamet in high doses
Narcotic pain drug
Nimodipine - Nimotop
Pentamidine - Pentam
Pimozide - Orap
Promethazine - Phenergan
Trimeprazine - Temaril May increase dizziness or lightheadedness when getting up from a lying or sitting position
Sildenafil May increase the blood pressure-lowering effects of amyl nitrite

It is also important that your health care professional knows if you are using any of the following medication in the eye:

Levobunolol - Betagan
Metipranolol - Optipranolol
Timolol - Timoptic May increase dizziness or lightheadedness when getting up from a lying or sitting position

Other Information for using

The presence of other medical problems may effect the use of amyl nitrite. Make sure you tell your family doctor if you have any other medical problems, especially:

Anemia - severe

Glaucoma Amyl nitrite may make this condition worse

Overactive thyroid

Recent stroke, heart attack, or head injury