Nitroglycerin Flashcards
1
Q
Class
A
Vasodilator
2
Q
Mechanism of Action
A
Results in the reduction of myocardial workload and myocardial oxygen demand
3
Q
Indactions
A
- Chest pain associated with angina
- Chest pain associated with AMI
4
Q
Contraindications
A
- Head injury, increased ICP
- Hypotension
- Recent ED drugs
5
Q
Precautions
A
Nitro deteriorates rapidly after bottle is opened, bottle should be opened and dated, and also protected from light
6
Q
Dosage
A
0.4mg tablet/spray, may be repeated every 3-5 minutes (Hold for systolic <90)
7
Q
Route
A
Sublingual (SL)
8
Q
Onset
A
1-3 minutes
9
Q
Side effects
A
- Headache due to vasodilation
- Hypotension, dizziness
