Nitroglycerin Flashcards

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Indications

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Chest pain due to myocardial infarction or angina

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Actions

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Dilates blood vessels

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Contraindications

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Hypotension, having taken sildenafil (Viagra) or another treatment for erectile dysfunction within the past 24 hrs; head injury

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Route

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Sublingually

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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

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