Nitroglycerin: Difference between revisions
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HTN/CHF: 1-5 mcg/kg/min IV, start 0.25-0.5 mcg/kg/min, max: 20 mcg/kg/min | |||
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Revision as of 22:21, 5 April 2015
General
- Type: stimulates cGMP production causing vascular smooth muscle relaxation
- Dosage Forms: SL, IV
- Common Trade Names: Nitrolingual, NitroMist, Nitrostat
Adult Dosing
- Angina, Acute: 0.3 - 0.6 mg SL q5min x 3 doses max
- HTN/CHF: 5-200 mcg/min IV, start 5 mcg/min IV
Pediatric Dosing
HTN/CHF: 1-5 mcg/kg/min IV, start 0.25-0.5 mcg/kg/min, max: 20 mcg/kg/min
Special Populations
- Pregnancy Rating:
- Lactation:
- Renal Dosing
- Adult
- Pediatric
- Hepatic Dosing
- Adult
- Pediatric
Contraindications
- Allergy to class/drug
Adverse Reactions
Serious
Common
Pharmacology
- Half-life:
- Metabolism:
- Excretion:
- Mechanism of Action: