Nitrates Flashcards
1
Q
What do nitrates do?
A
they can increase or have no effect on heart rate, have no effect on blood pressure, can increase exercise capacity in patients with angina, and have no effect on exercise capacity in patients without angina.
2
Q
Alternate name for Isosorbide mononitrate
A
ISMO, Imdur, Monoket
3
Q
Alternate name for Isosorbide dinitrate
A
Isordil
4
Q
Why would a nitrate be prescribed?
A
To relieve chest pain quickly.
