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What is the presentation of Glyceryl Trinitrate ?
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Sublingual spray 400mcg aerosol metered dose
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What is Glyceryl Trinitrate?
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A potent vasodilator
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What are 3 main drug actions of Glyceryl Trinitrate?
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* dilation of coronary arteries/relief of coronary spasm
* dilation of systemic veins veins resulting in lower pre-load * reduced blood pressure |
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Where is Glyceryl Trinitrate Absorbed?
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bucccal mucosa and liver
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What are the indications for giving Glyceryl Trinitrate?
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*Suspected A.M.I or myocardial ischemia
*Cardiogenic pulmonary oedema |
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What are 5 contra-indications for Glyceryl Trinitrate?
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*ksar
*CVA (current episode) *head trauma *Systolic BP <100 *Sildenafil(Viagra) in past 6 hours, 6 - 12 hrs BP <140, 12 - 24 hrs BP <120 . |
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What are 4 precautions for the use of Glyceryl Trinitrate?
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* Cerebral vascular disease
* Risk of syncope/hypotension * enhanced effects woth alcohol * Viagra in past 4 days |
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What are 6 side effects of Glyceryl Trinitrate?
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*Hypotension
*Syncope *Dizziness *Vascular headaches *Tachycardia *Facial flushing |
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What is the onset ,peak and duration times for Glyceryl Trinitrate given sublingual ?
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Onset - 30secs-2 mins
Peak - 4 mins Duration - 20 - 30 mins |
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What dose of Glyceryl Trinitrate would you give for a suspected MI or Cardiogenic pulmonary oedema ?
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400mcg every 5mins providing BP>100mmHg systolic
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What dose of Glyceryl Trinitrate would you give for a child ?
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Not approved
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