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What are the indications for GTN? |
1) Suspected ACS? 2) Acute cardiogenic pulmonary oedma 3) Autonomic dysreflexia (with systolic BP > 160 mmHg) 4) Irukandji syndrome (with a asystolic BP >160 mmHg |
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What are the contraindications for GTN? |
1) KSAR 2) Heart rate <50 or >150 bpm 3) systolic bp <100 mmHg 4) Acute CVA 5) Heat trauma 6) Erectile dysfunction medication in the previous 24 hours (viagra, levitra) |
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What are the precautions for GTN? |
1) syspected inferior AMI 2) Cerebral vascular disease 3) Risk of hypotension and/or syncope 4) Intoxication (GTN effects are enhanced) 5) Erective dysfunction medication in previous 4 days |
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What are the side effects of GTN? |
1) Dizziness 2) Hypotension 3) Syncope 4) Reflex tackycardia 5) Vascular headaches |
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What is the presontation of GTN? |
1) Spray (sublingual) - 400mcg/dose
2) Ampoule - 50mg/10mL |
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What is the onset, duration and half life of GTN? |
Onset - <2 mins
Duration - 20-30 mins
Half-life - 5.5 mins` |
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What are the adult dosages for GTN?
In regards to suspected ACS, Acute cardiogenic pulmonary oedma, autonomic dysreflecia and irukandji syndrome. |
Subling - 400mcg
Repeated at 5 min intervals. No max dose |
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What are the paediatric doasages for GTN?
In regards to autonomic dysreflexia and irukandjy syndrome. |
Subling - consultation |
