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GTN Flashcards

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CLASSIFICATION

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Potent coronary vasodilator/ dilation of systemic veins/ reduces BP

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Presentation

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Aerosol Spray: metered dose of 400mcg

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ADMINISTRATION

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SUBLINGUAL

Mouth should be closed immediately after each dose

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INDICATIONS

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Angina/ suspected MI
Pulmonary Oedema

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CONTRA-INDICATIONS

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SBP <90mmHg
Viagra/phosphodiesterase type 5 inhibitor used within 24hrs
Severe mitral stenosis
KSAR

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DOSAGE

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ADULT

ANGINA/MI: 400mcg
(repeat at 3-5min intervals, max 1200mcg)

PULMONARY OEDEMA: 800mcg (repeat x1 PRN)

PAEDIATRIC: Not indicated

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SIDE EFFECTS

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Headache
Transient Hypotension
Flushing
Dizziness

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CAUTIONS

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Inferior wall MI with right ventricular involvement may lead to profound hypotension

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