Severe tracheobronchitis from inhalation of an isobutyl nitrite preparation

Drug Intell Clin Pharm. 1981 Jan;15(1):51-2. doi: 10.1177/106002808101500110.

Abstract

Isobutyl nitrite has recently become a popularly abused drug in the United States. Although many adverse effects, including headache, hypotension, and methemoglobinemia, are known to occur following exposure to this class of drugs, little has been written concerning the effects of illicit use of isobutyl nitrite. In this case, severe tracheobronchitis developed following short-term exposure by inhalation of this drug.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Bronchitis / chemically induced*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Nitrites / adverse effects*
  • Substance-Related Disorders / complications
  • Tracheitis / chemically induced*
  • Vasodilator Agents / adverse effects*

Substances

  • Nitrites
  • Vasodilator Agents
  • isobutyl nitrite