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AMYL NITRITE [1 record]

Record 1 2007-12-19

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds
  • Medication
  • Sexology
DEF

An ester of pentanol [which] has been used for the relief of asthma and angina, since breathing the vapor dilates blood vessels and relaxes muscles.

OBS

Amyl nitrite ("amies", "poppers") inhalation occurs among youths, particularly as a sexual aid.

OBS

pentyl nitrite: form recommended by the IUPAC (International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry).

Key term(s)
  • amies
  • poppers

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments et composés chimiques
  • Médicaments
  • Sexologie
OBS

Les nitrites d'amyle, populairement appelés «poppers», se rencontrent sur le marché sous deux formes : en liquide ou en capsules.

OBS

nitrite de pentyle : forme recommandée par l'UICPA (Union internationale de chimie pure et appliquée).

Key term(s)
  • amies
  • poppers
  • nitrite inhalant

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Elementos y compuestos químicos
  • Medicamentos
  • Sexología
DEF

Vasodilatador y relajante, originalmente fabricado para ayudar a los pacientes con asma, cuyo uso muy común entre los homosexuales al principio de la epidemia [del sida], para dilatar el esfínter del ano durante el coito anal y aumentar la vasodilatación, hizo suponer que era el agente causal del sida.

CONT

En formato líquido y en bote de cristal también se presenta el popper (nitrito de amilo). Se inhala y a los pocos segundos produce euforia y deseo sexual.

Key term(s)
  • poppers
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