Nitroglycerine Flashcards

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Nitro Class

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Nitrate, vasodilator

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Nitro Action

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Relaxes vascular smooth muscle to cause vasodilation while also reducing blood pressure, preload, afterload and myocardial oxygen demand through increased coronary artery perfusion.

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Nitro Indications

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Cardiac chest pain, acute coronary syndromes (ACS), pulmonary edema associated with CHF, hypertensive emergencies

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Nitro Contraindications

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Erectile dysfunction drugs <24 hrs, Head Injury, Cerebral hemorrhage, Hypersensitivity, Hypotension <90, Right ventricular infarction

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Nitro Adult Dose

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SL: 0.4 mg, repeat in 3-5 min PRN, 3 doses max 1.2mg;

TD: 0.5–2 inches paste

IVPB: 10–20 mcg/min titrated to effect

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Nitro Side Effects

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Diaphoresis, Dizziness, Flushing, Heartburn, Nausea, Orthostatic hypotension, Palpitations, Vomiting

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Nitro Onset/Duration:

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1-3 min

20-30 min

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8
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Nitro Pedi Dose

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Not Recommended

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