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Nitroglycerin
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10/28/2012
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Nitroglycerin(What is the trade name?)
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Nitrostat
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Nitroglycerin(Description)
 Definition
Rapid acting smooth muscle relaxant that reduces peripheral vascular resistance, blood
pressure, venous return, and cardiac workload
Term
Nitroglycerin(Indications)
 Definition
Chest pain associated with angina, acute MI or pulmonary edema
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Nitroglycerin(Contraindications)
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 Severe anemia
 Head trauma
 Increased ICP
 Patient taking erectile dysfunction drugs within 24 hours
 Hypotension
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Nitroglycerin(Precautions)
 Definition
May cause headache
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Nitroglycerin(Dosage)
 Definition
1 tablet (or spray) 0.4 mg SL q. 3-5 minutes provided systolic BP > 90
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