Poppers - Wikipedia

Poppers (or popper) is a slang term referring to recreational drugs belonging to the alkyl nitrite family of chemical compounds.When fumes from these substances are inhaled, they act as potent vasodilators, producing mild euphoria, warmth, and dizziness.Most effects have a rapid onset and are short-acting. [1] Its recreational use is believed to be potentially dangerous for people with heart ...

Alkyl Nitrites (Poppers) | Student Health and Counseling Services

When used recreationally, nitrites are generally inhaled and referred to as "poppers." Poppers are marketed and packaged in ways that make them seem safe -- often in small bottles that look like energy drinks, and sometimes including a word like "rush" in the name. Effects. Poppers produce a rush of warm sensations and feelings of ...

Alkyl Nitrite Inhalants (Poppers) - SpringerLink

Alkyl nitrite inhalants (poppers) are rapid onset vasodilators that produce a brief high and are often used during sexual encounters to facilitate intercourse. Popper use is more prevalent among men who have sex with men than other groups. ... Everett GM (1975) Amyl nitrite ("poppers") as an aphrodisiac. In: Sandler M, Gessa GL (eds) Sexual ...

Poppers - PsychonautWiki

Alkyl nitrites (also known as poppers) are a class of volatile liquid substances including amyl nitrite, butyl nitrite, cyclohexyl nitrite, ethyl nitrite, hexyl nitrite, isobutyl nitrite, isopropyl nitrite, and methyl nitrite (see this section for more details). ... (2004). "Aphrodisiac drug-induced hemolysis". Journal of Toxicology. Clinical ...

PDF Analysis of 'poppers' products and analytical detectability ... - GTFCh

Amyl nitrite was the first alkyl nitrite used for treatment of angina pectoris in the late 19th century due to its effect of vasodilation. Over the years it was misused as 'aphrodisiac', and a variety of alkyl nitrites was found in 'poppers' products [1]. Intoxication cases or fatalities

Dangers of Poppers - Poison Control

In June 2020, the FDA issued a warning about the dangers of poppers. Popular in the LGBTQ community, poppers have been used since the 1970's as a recreational drug, for the purposes of muscle relaxation and sexual enhancement. Poppers contain organic nitrite compounds such as amyl nitrite, isopropyl nitrite, and isobutyl nitrite.