Cofepris warns against consumption of ‘poppers’

The Federal Council for the Prevention of Health Risks (Cofepris) has issued a warning about the consumption of “poppers” – liquid products in inhalable bottles – which are popular among young people and teenagers because they contain highly toxic and irritating chemicals . and has addictive capabilities.

In a statement, it noted that some uses of “poppers” are as psychoactive substances or sexual stimulants; they produce a euphoric and uninhibited state, which may increase unsafe sexual behavior, leading to Getting a sexually transmitted infection (STI).

He added that consumer tolerance to these products is one of the biggest dangers, with people requiring higher doses due to their short duration of action, which increases the risk of overdose poisoning and suffering adverse effects, among others The most severe ones are dizziness, vomiting, drop in blood pressure or tachycardia.

Other possible health effects of consuming “poppers” include respiratory tract irritation, causing difficulty breathing; chronic cough; bronchitis; and lipoid pneumonia. It can also cause eye injuries, vision impairment, and in some cases, vision loss.

He noted that long-term abuse of the substance can affect peripheral nerves, causing muscle weakness, numbness and difficulty with movement coordination. In addition, they can negatively impact the cardiovascular system, causing a drop in blood pressure, tachycardia, arrhythmias, ventricular fibrillation, and even an increased risk of heart attack.

Concomitant use of “poppers” with other stimulant drugs (such as ecstasy, methamphetamine, and cocaine) or medications (drugs that prolong erections or treat high blood pressure) may put additional stress on the cardiovascular system, the more intense this stress. The more intense and dangerous it becomes. The dosage and frequency of use of these substances.

The compounds found in these products include amyl nitrite, isobutyl nitrite, isopropyl nitrite or butyl nitrite, which are characterized by being colorless liquids in some cases and yellow in others liquid. Additionally, they are toxic, irritating, highly volatile and flammable.