Nitroglycerin Flashcards
0
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Indications
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Chest pain due to myocardial infarction or angina
1
Q
Actions
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Dilates blood vessels
2
Q
Contraindications
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Hypotension, having taken sildenafil (Viagra) or another treatment for erectile dysfunction within the past 24 hrs; head injury
3
Q
Route
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Sublingually
4
Q
Side effects
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Headache, burning under tongue, hypotension, nausea
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Dose
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0.3-0.4 pill/ spray