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Glyceryl Trinitrate (GTN) Flashcards

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Glyceryl Trinitrate (GTN) Drug Class

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Vasodilator

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Glyceryl Trinitrate (GTN) Action

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  • Dilates coronary arteries
  • Dilates systemic veins and arteries
  • Decreases preload, afterload and BP
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Glyceryl Trinitrate (GTN) Adverse Effects

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  • Hypotension
  • Flushing
  • Headache
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Glyceryl Trinitrate (GTN) Contraindications

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  • BP <90mmHg systolic
  • Pulse <50/min or >150/min
  • Pts <16yrs of age
  • Use of drugs to treat erectile dysfunction: Sildenafil or Vardenafil within 24hrs or Tadalafil within 96 hours
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Glyceryl Trinitrate (GTN) Preparation

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300mcg tablet

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Glyceryl Trinitrate (GTN) Use

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  • Acute coronary syndrome
  • Cardiogenic pulmonary oedema
  • Autonomic Dysreflexia
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