| A | B |
|---|
| Nitroglycerin: Class | Nitrate |
| Nitroglycerin: Action | Smooth Muscle Relaxant. Reduces Cardiac Workload. Vaso-dilator; some dilation of coronery arteries |
| Nitroglycerin: Indications | Chest pain associated with angina and acute MI. Acute pulmonary edema |
| Nitroglycerin: Contraindications | Hypotension. Increased ICP. Shock. |
| Nitroglycerin: Precautions | Induce headache. Light sensitive drug and will lose potency when exposed to air. |
| Nitroglycerin: Dosage | 1 tablet (0.4mg) SL. 1 spray SL. Every 3 to 5 minutes |
