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Class:
Antianginal (Nitrate)
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Description:
Potent smooth muscle relaxant
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Mechanism of Action:
Smooth muscle relaxant, reduces cardiac work, dilates coronary arties, dilates systemic arteries
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Onset of Action:
- Onset: 1-3 minutes
- Peak: 5-10 minutes
- Duration: 20-30 minutes
- Half-Life: 1-4 minutes
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Indications:
Angina, chest pain associated with myocardial infarction, pulmonary edema
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Contraindications:
Hypotension, Children under 12, Recent use of male enhancement medication
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Precautions:
Monitor BP, Syncope, Protected from light, expires quickly once bottle is open
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Side effects:
Dizziness, headache, hypotension
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Adult dose:
- Tablet: One .4mg tablet every 3-5 mins intervals up to 3 tablets
- Spray: One .4mg spray every 3-5 minutes up to 3 sprays
- Paste: 0.5 to 1 inch (use only if SL nitro has proven to be working)
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Max dose:
3 Tablets, 3 Sprays, 1 Inch
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Routes of administration:
Sub lingual, trans dermal
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How supplied:
Tablets, spray, paste
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