Nitroglycerin (Nitrostat) Details

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Class

Nitrate Vasodilator

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Action

Forms nitric oxide which alters chemicals responsible for smooth muscle relaxation in the systemic vasculature

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Indications

1) Chest pain related to stable or unstable angina pectoris

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Contraindications

1) Systolic BP < 100 mm/Hg

2) Phosphodiesterase (PDE) inhibitor use within 48 hours prior to encounter

3) Increased Intracranial Pressure

4) Allergy

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Pharmacokinetics

Onset: 1-3 Minutes

Peak: 5 Minutes

Duration: 30 Minutes

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Side Effects

Hypotension, Syncope (fainting) , Headache, Nausea

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Precautions

Varies. Some become very hypotensive. Vitals should be closely monitored

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Route

SL, Buccal

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Dosage (Per Maine Protocol)

With OLMC, administer 0.4 mg SL of the patients own nitroglycerin tab for cardiac chest pain

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Protocol Referenced

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