Amyl Nitrite

In the US, Amyl Nitrite (amyl nitrite systemic) is a member of the drug class antianginal agents and is used to treat Angina and Cyanide Poisoning.

US matches:

• Amyl nitrite Inhalation, oral/nebulization


• Amyl Nitrite Inhalant


• Amyl Nitrite

Scheme

USP

ATC (Anatomical Therapeutic Chemical Classification)

V03AB22

CAS registry number (Chemical Abstracts Service)

0000110-46-3

Chemical Formula

C5-H11-N-O2

Molecular Weight

117

Therapeutic Categories

Antidote

Vasodilator

Chemical Name

A mixture of nitrous acid, 2-methylbutyl ester, and nitrous acid, 3-methylbutyl ester

Foreign Names

• Amylium nitrosum (Latin)
• Isopentylnitrit (German)
• Nitrite d'amyle (French)

Generic Names

• Amyl Nitrite (OS: JAN)
• iso-Amylnitrit (IS)
• Salpetrigsäure-isoamylester (IS)
• Amyl Nitrite (PH: USP 32, JP XV)

Brand Names

• Amyl Nitrite
  Baxter, New Zealand; James Alexander, United States; X-Gen, United States

International Drug Name Search

Glossary

IS	Inofficial Synonym
JAN	Japanese Accepted Name
OS	Official Synonym
PH	Pharmacopoeia Name
USP	Pharmacopoeia of the United States

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