Nitrates Flashcards
1
Q
Prototype
A
Nitroglycerin
2
Q
Therapeutic uses
A
angina and part of MI treatment
3
Q
MOA
A
Relaxes venous and arterial smooth muscle
lowers myocardial oxygen demand
4
Q
Adverse effects
A
hypotension, dizziness, headache, facial flushing, rash
5
Q
considerations
A
keep in dark container
can be used 5-10 min before exercise for prophylactic asthma treatment