Nitroglycerin Flashcards
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Indications and field use of Nitroglycerin
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Angina
Myocardial infarction
Congestive heart failure with pulmonary edema
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Mechanism of action of Nitroglycerin
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Smooth muscle relaxant acting on vascular, uterine, bronchial, and intestinal smooth muscle
Coronary artery vasodilation
Increases blood flow to myocardium
Decrease myocardial O2 demand
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Contraindications of Nitroglycerin
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Hypovolemia
Increased intracranial pressure
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Adverse reaction of Nitroglycerin
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Hypotension Reflex tachycardia Bradycardia Decreased coronary perfusion at high doses Headache
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Routes of administration of Nitroglycerin
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IV or SL
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Brand name of nitroglycerin
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Nitrostat
