Amyl Nitrite
Amyl Nitrite is an FDA drug label for the active ingredient AMYL NITRITE manufactured by James Alexander Corporation administered by RESPIRATORY (INHALATION). This page reproduces the FDA-approved indications and usage, dosage, contraindications, warnings, and adverse reactions exactly as published in the drug label. Data source: openFDA (U.S. FDA), label effective 20190205.
- Generic name
- AMYL NITRITE
- Manufacturer
- James Alexander Corporation
- Product type
- HUMAN PRESCRIPTION DRUG
- Route
- RESPIRATORY (INHALATION)
- Dosage form
- N/A
- NDC
- 46414-2222
- Application
- N/A
- Label effective
- 20190205
Indications & Usage
INDICATIONS AND USAGE: Amyl nitrite is indicated for the rapid relief of angina pectoris. Its effect appears within 30 seconds and lasts for approximately 3 to 5 minutes.
Dosage & Administration
DOSAGE & ADMINISTRATION: With the patient in recumbent or seated position a capsule of amyl nitrite is held away from the face, crushed between the fingers, and held under the patient's nose. Two to six inhalations of the vapors from the capsule are usually sufficient to promptly produce therapeutic effects. Caution is recommended to avoid inhalation of excessive amounts of the drug when it is administered by someone other than the patient. If necessary, the dose may be repeated in 3 to 5 minutes.
Contraindications
CONTRAINDICATIONS: Since it may increase intraocular and intracranial pressures, amyl nitrite is contraindicated or should be used with great caution in patients with glaucoma, recent head trauma or cerebral hemorrhage. Amyl nitrite can cause harm to the fetus when it is administered to a pregnant woman because it significantly reduces systemic blood pressure and blood flow on the maternal side of the placenta.
Warnings
WARNINGS: Transient episodes of dizziness, weakness, or syncope or other signs of cerebral ischemia due to postural hypotension may develop following inhalation of amyl nitrite, particularly if the patient is standing immobile. To hasten recovery, measures which facilitate venous return such as head low posture, deep breathing and movement of extremities may be used.
Adverse Reactions
ADVERSE REACTIONS: Mild transitory headache, dizziness and flushing of the face are common with the use of amyl nitrite. The following adverse reactions may occur in susceptible patients: syncope, involuntary passing of urine and feces, hypotension, pallor, cold sweat, tachycardia, restlessness, weakness, vomiting and nausea. Excessively high doses of amyl nitrite administered chronically may cause methemoglobinemia.