emergency nitroglycerin Flashcards

1
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MOA

A

nitric oxide compound: direct arterial and venodilator (mainly venous)

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2
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dose

A

5-100 mu/min iv infusion

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3
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onset

A

2-5min

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4
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duration of action

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5-10min

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5
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adverse effects/precautions

A

headache, tachycardia, flushing, methemologbinemia

requires special delivery system due drug binding to tubing

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