Nitroglycerin

Question 1

Nitroglycerin Trade Name?

Answer 1

Nitrostat, Nitro-Bid

Question 2

Nitroglycerin Indications?

Answer 2

-ACS
-CHF/Pulmonary Edema

Question 3

Nitroglycerin Contraindications?

Answer 3

-Hypotension
-Hypovolemia
-Right ventricular (RV) infarction
-Erectile dysfunction medications taken in past 24-48 hours)

Question 4

Nitroglycerin Adult Dose?

Answer 4

ACS: 0.4 mg SL every 3-5 minutes; max 3 doses
CHF: 0.4-0.8 mg SL every 3-5 minutes
( 0.5-2.0 inches of transdermal NTG paste can be administered if SL NTG is effective)
IV infusion: Begin at 10 mcg/min; increase by 10 mcg/min every 3-5 minutes until desired effect; max 200 mcg/min

Question 5

Nitroglycerin Pediatric Dose?

Answer 5

Not Recommended

Question 6

Nitroglycerin Max Dose Adult/Pediatric?

Answer 6

ACS/SL: 1.2mg (3 doses)
CHF/SL: 2.4mg
IV: 200mcg/min