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31 lip 2023 · Nitroglycerin is most commonly administered as a tablet that is absorbed sublingually. It is given in hospitals as well as prescribed for outpatient use. Patients may be prescribed nitroglycerin as prophylaxis for anginal chest pain prior to an event that may provoke anginal symptoms.
9 lip 2022 · Nitroglycerin, a fast-acting vasodilator, is commonly used as a first-line agent for angina in the emergency department and to manage chest pain due to acute coronary syndromes. It is also a treatment option for other disease states such as acute heart failure, pulmonary edema, and aortic dissection. Nitroglycerin is converted to nitric oxide ...
31 lip 2023 · Nitroglycerin is a vasodilatory drug used primarily to provide relief from anginal chest pain. It is currently FDA approved for the acute relief of an attack or acute prophylaxis of angina pectoris secondary to coronary artery disease. Off-label, non-FDA-approved uses include treatment for hypertens …
9 lip 2022 · In this review article, we outline the indications, mechanism of action, contraindications, and adverse effects of nitroglycerin as well as review relevant literature and make general recommendations regarding the use of nitroglycerin in the emergency department.
10 lip 2023 · Nitroglycerin, also known as glyceryl trinitrate (GTN), can be administered as a patch, ointment, capsule, spray, intravenous infusion, or a sublingual tablet. Sublingual nitroglycerin is the therapy of choice for acute anginal episodes since it avoids first-pass metabolism, allowing for immediate and short anginal relief. [3]
Summary. Nitroglycerin is a nitrate vasodilator used to treat or prevent angina, heart failure, hypertension, and anal fissures. Brand Names. Gonitro, Minitran, Nitro-bid, Nitro-dur, Nitroject, Nitrolingual, Nitromist, Nitrostat, Rectiv, Trinipatch. Generic Name. Nitroglycerin. DrugBank Accession Number. DB00727. Background.
Open in a new tab. The factors that lead to the severe and rapid elevation of blood pressure in patients with malignant hypertension are poorly understood. ... Nitroglycerin reduces blood pressure by reducing preload and cardiac output, which are undesirable effects in patients with compromised cerebral and renal perfusion. Low dose (60 mg/min ...
