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Nitroglycerin (Nitrostat) Flashcards

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Nitroglycerin: Class

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Nitrate

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Nitroglycerin: MOA

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Relaxes vascular smooth muscle causing vasodilation decreased cardiac work and improved coronary blood flow

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Nitroglycerin: Indication

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Chest pain, CHF

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Nitroglycerin: CI

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Hypotension, Increased intracranial pressure

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Nitroglycerin: Dose

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0.4mg Tablet or one spray can be repeated after 5 mins max of 3

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Nitroglycerin: Adverse effects

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Headache, dizziness, weakness, tachycardia, hypotension

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