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Nitroglycerin (Nitrostat) Class
Antianginal
Nitroglycerin (Nitrostat) Actions
1. Smooth muscle relaxant
2. reduces cardiac work
3. dilates coronary arteries
4. dilates systemic arteries
Nitroglycerin (Nitrostat) Indications
1. angina pectoris
2. chest pain associated with an MI
3. hypertension (systolic >200 or diastolic > 120)
4. Congestive heart failure
Nitroglycerin (Nitrostat) Contraindications
1. children under 12
2. hypotension (BP <100 systolic)
Nitroglycerin (Nitrostat) Precautions
1. Monitor BP
2. Syncope
3. Protect medication from light
4. Expires quickly once bottle is opened
Nitroglycerin (Nitrostat) Side Effects
1. Headache
2. Dizziness
3. Hypotension
Nitroglycerin (Nitrostat) Dosage
.4mg (1 tab/spray) repeated q 5 minutes up to 3 times
Nitroglycerin (Nitrostat) Route
SL, IV, topical
Nitroglycerin (Nitrostat) How supplied
Tablet
: .4mg (1/150 grain)
Spray
: 4mg metered dose
Nitroglycerin (Nitrostat) Pediatrics
Not for children under 12
Author
ccs1471
ID
26300
Card Set
teex nitro
Description
teex medic nitroglycerin nitrostat
Updated
2010-07-11T01:27:05Z
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