nitroglycerin Flashcards
1
Q
drug class
A
nitrite
2
Q
mechanism of action
A
vasodilation bc of relaxing smooth muscle, dilates coronary arteries = oxygen to ischemic myocardial tissue
3
Q
indications
A
treatment and prevention of angina
4
Q
contraindications
A
closed angle glaucoma, hypotension, severe head injury, ED drugs
5
Q
adverse effects
A
headaches (usually go away w/ use), tachy, reflex tachy, postural hypotension, topical can cause dermatitis, tolerance may develop
6
Q
routes and for what
A
oral (has large 1st pass effect), Iv for perioperative HTN, HR, ischemic pain, pulmonary edema assc. with MI, hypertensive emergencies
