emergency nitroglycerin Flashcards
1
Q
MOA
A
nitric oxide compound: direct arterial and venodilator (mainly venous)
2
Q
dose
A
5-100 mu/min iv infusion
3
Q
onset
A
2-5min
4
Q
duration of action
A
5-10min
5
Q
adverse effects/precautions
A
headache, tachycardia, flushing, methemologbinemia
requires special delivery system due drug binding to tubing