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‘Popper'‐induced vision loss

Author(s) -

Krilis Matthew,

Thompson Julia,

Atik Alp,

Lusthaus Jed,

Jankelowitz Stacey

Publication year - 2013

Publication title -

drug and alcohol review

Language(s) - English

Resource type - Journals

SCImago Journal Rank - 1.018

H-Index - 74

eISSN - 1465-3362

pISSN - 0959-5236

DOI - 10.1111/j.1465-3362.2012.00493.x

Subject(s) - amyl nitrite , nitric oxide , recreational drug , tachycardia , medicine , relaxation (psychology) , nitrite , anesthesia , pharmacology , chemistry , drug , organic chemistry , nitrate

Amyl nitrite ‘poppers’ are recreational drugs, which are a potent source of nitric oxide. The use of ‘poppers’ can cause psychoactive stimulation, reduced blood pressure, tachycardia and involuntary muscle relaxation. Their use is becoming increasingly common around the world, including approximately 60% of A ustralia's male homosexual community. We report the first case of ‘popper'‐induced vision loss in A ustralasia.

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