IV nitroglycerine alternatives: Difference between revisions
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*Sublingual <ref name="availability"/>: 38% (15-40%) | *Sublingual <ref name="availability"/>: 38% (15-40%) | ||
Revision as of 17:51, 3 December 2015
Background
- Suggestions for substitution during the IV shortage
Nitroglycerine Bioavailability
Half-life[2]: 0.05 h
Suggested Substitutions[3]
- Sublingual nitroglycerin, 1-2 tabs or sprays every 5 minutes as needed
- Once controlled
- Nitroprusside OR Isordil PO (nitro paste or longer acting NTG)
- If not well controlled
- IV enalapril 0.625-1.25mg IV bolus
- IV hydralazine 5-10mg IV bolus
- IV nitroprusside
- Once controlled
See Also
References
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