[Toxicity and dangers of volatile nitrites sold in sex shops].
The authors report a case of methemoglobinemia following a suicidal attempts with a popper containing isobutyl nitrite. The toxic effects of this substances, either by ingestion or inhalation, are described as well as risks of use in "everyday life". Regulations, still incomplete has been suggested in USA. In France, preventive measures should be taken.
D000328:Adult; D000680:Amyl Nitrite / Q000506:poisoning; D005260:Female; D005602:France; D006801:Humans; D007880:Legislation, Drug; D009573:Nitrites / Q000506:poisoning*; D012725:Sexual Behavior; D014481:United States
D009573:Nitrites; C024225:n-butyl nitrite; D000680:Amyl Nitrite; C018086:isobutyl nitrite
Toxicité et dangers des nitrites volatils vendus en sex-shops.