When should you not use nitroglycerin?
You should not take nitroglycerin if:
- You have taken the maximum amount of short-acting nitroglycerin prescribed by your doctor.
- You know your blood pressure is very low. Ask your doctor about this.
- You take medicine for erectile dysfunction.
Why nitroglycerin is contraindicated in anemia?
Nitroglycerin sublingual powder and tablet, transmucosal spray, and 0.4% ointment are contraindicated in patients with severe anemia because the drug causes oxidation of hemoglobin to methemoglobin, which could exacerbate anemia.
Does nitroglycerin affect heart rate?
This drug may lower your blood pressure and heart rate. Your doctor may check your blood pressure and heart rate before and during your treatment. They may also ask you to check your blood pressure and heart rate at home.
Does Nitro lower blood pressure?
Taking nitroglycerin can lower your blood pressure, which could cause you to pass out if you are standing up. For sudden episodes of angina, use nitroglycerin in a tablet or liquid spray form. Place the under-the-tongue (sublingual) tablet under your tongue. Leave it there until it dissolves.
Are there any contraindications to the use of nitroglycerin?
The current 2014 ACC/AHA NSTEMI and 2013 ACC/AHA STEMI Guidelines as well as the 1999 ACC/AHA Expert Consensus Document all support the following to be contraindications to the use of any form of nitroglycerin include: Hypotension (usually reported to be a systolic blood pressure < 90 mm Hg) or a > 30 mm Hg drop from the patient’s baseline
Are there any contraindications for taking Nitrostat?
4.2 Severe Anemia. NITROSTAT is contraindicated in patients with severe anemia (large doses of nitroglycerin may cause oxidation of hemoglobin to methemoglobin and could exacerbate anemia).
Is there a continuing education activity for nitroglycerin?
Continuing Education Activity 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.
When to use nitroglycerin in patients with dyspnea?
IV nitroglycerin can be used to offer relief to patients with moderate to marked dyspnea. A common application is in a patient with occlusive coronary artery disease, symptomatic with dyspnea and with or without angina.
