Nitroglycerine (NTG) Flashcards
1
Q
Action
A
vasodilator
relaxes vascular smooth muscle
decreases preload and afterload
decreases myocardial oxygen consumption
2
Q
Side effect
A
HA, hypotension, hypovolemia, can increase ICP
contrainditionas: stroke pt, hypotension
3
Q
Indication
A
angina unresponsive to BB
CHF associated with acute MI
4
Q
Dosage
A
onset 1-2min, duration 3-5min
initial dosing - 5mcg/min
max dose - 200mcg/min
