Common name of nitroglycerin
Nitro (NTG)
Indication for use of nitro
Cardiac chest pain (CP)
Contraindications for nitro
Low blood pressure (90-110)
Erectile disfunction medications
Side effects of nitro
Drops blood pressure, headaches, metal taste in mouth
Route of nitro
Sublingual one tablet
Dose of nitro
0.4mg @ 5 minutes 3 times max
Action of nitro
Vasodilator, opens up vessels to increase flow of blood