Karnatak PGET 2007 Forensic Medicine MCQ Answer 4
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Amyl nitrate is chemically related to nitroglycerin and has been used for many years to treat angina pectoris. It is also effective in the emergency management of cyanide poisoning by causing the oxidation of hemoglobin to the compound methemoglobin. Methemoglogbin reacts with the cyanide ion to form cyanomethemoglogin, which has less affinity for oxygen, thus freeing hemoglogin to react with oxygen.
Onset of action: 30 seconds inhaled
Supplied: 0.3 ml/glass ampule (capsule covered with woven gauze).
Dose/Administration:
Adult: Glass ampule should be broken and inhaled for 30-60 seconds. Repeat as necessary
Pediatric: same as adult
Tags: Amyl Nitrate, Cyanide, Poisoning
Category: Karnataka PGET 2007 MCQs
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