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Nitroglycerin
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Selective vasodilator
- Decreased venous return - Decreased preload - Decreased LVEDP - Decreased Wall tension |
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Nitroglycerin's Adverse Effects
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Hypotension
Headache Decreased coronary blood flow Reflex increases HR - increased O2 demand Nitrate tolerance - allow 7-12 hr drug free if possible |
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Nitroglycerin's Drug-Drug Interactions
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Viagra (sildenafil) and other PDE5 inh. contraindicated in pts taking Nitrates
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Nitro: Contraindications
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Anemia (severe)
Constrictive pericarditis |
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Nitroglycerin
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Selective vasodilator
- Decreased venous return - Decreased preload - Decreased LVEDP - Decreased Wall tension |
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Nitroglycerin's Adverse Effects
|
Hypotension
Headache Decreased coronary blood flow Reflex increases HR - increased O2 demand Nitrate tolerance - allow 7-12 hr drug free if possible |
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Nitroglycerin's Drug-Drug Interactions
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Viagra (sildenafil) and other PDE5 inh. contraindicated in pts taking Nitrates
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Nitro: Contraindications
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Anemia (severe)
Constrictive pericarditis Early MI Inc. intracranial pressure Pericardial Tamponade Restrictive cardiomyopathy |
