Are Poppers (amyl nitrite) legal in the Philippines?!
Question:
Are Poppers (amyl nitrite) legal in the Philippines?
Answers:
Amyl nitrate is available legally through prescription only and dispensed through licensed pharmacies only. Any use other than what is prescribed by a licensed practitioner is therefore illegal.
Administration is through inhalation or nebulization and is for the treatment of cyanide poisoning and as a pain reliever for angina attacks.
Other uses include as a diagnostic aid in tests of reserve cardiac function and diagnosis of certain heart murmurs.
It is abused mainly to produce euphoria and as a sexual stimulant.
Side effects may include headaches, nausea, coughing, dizziness, fainting, and in serious instances, it can be fatal if swallowed. Continued use can cause skin problems around the mouth and nose.