Nitrates Flashcards

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Examples

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  • Glyceryl trinitrate (GTN), Isosorbide Mononitrate (ISMN), Isosorbide Dinitrate
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Mechanism

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  • Metabolised to form NO -> GMP production -> Inhibits entry of calcium ions -> Vascular smooth muscle relaxation (vasodilation)
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Indications

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  • Acute relief of angina
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SE

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Common: Headaches, postural hypotension

Important: Tolerance, tachycardia, flushing

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CI

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  • Hypothyroidism, MI, CHF, Hypotension
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