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Angina Pectoris
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A feeling of chest discomfort arising from the heart because of lack of oxygen to heart cells
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Treatment
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Goals to prevent myocardial infarction and death
Patient education Alternatives to drug therapy |
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Drug classes that treat angina
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Nitrates
Beta-Adrenergic blocking agents ACE inhibitors Calcium channel blockers Fatty oxidase enzyme inhibitors Statins Platelet-active agents |
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Patient education
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Pill organizer
Correct use of prescription meds Avoid fatigue and cold weather |
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Nitrates
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Isosorbide dinitrate (Isordil)
Isosorbide mononitrate (Imdur) Nitroglycerin (Nitro-bid) |
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Nitroglycerin
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Common drug of use
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Nitroglycerin
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Can come in spray, tablet, or tube of paste like toothpaste
A headache is normal Severe sensitivity to heat Store in dark place preferably the container it came in After 3rd dose and does not work then go to ER 1 Tab every 5 mins X 3 Tabs |
