Question 1

what happens if you give somebody nitroglycerin for a stroke?

Accepted Answer

Try to avoid this: Potentially ntg can drop the blood pressure which is the last thing you want to do to someone having a stroke (this will underperfuse the damaged area in the brain and extend the stroke). Ntg should only be given for a clear indication and with close monitoring of blood pressure in a setting that can reverse the effects if necessary ie a hospital, during a stroke.

Question 2

can you get a buzz from nitroglycerin?

Accepted Answer

Nothing good: The most common side effects are a pounding headache and dizziness/lightheadedness from low bp. Not recommended for recreation.

Question 3

if a person were to take nitroquick (nitroglycerin) and was not have pains in his chest, what could happen?

Accepted Answer

Nothing: Nothing would happen. People who aren't used to nitro sometimes get a headache that is harmless and goes away over about 30 minutes. People who overdose will get low blood pressure and can pass out. There are no serious consequence.  It is often used in practice by people who have chest pain of unclear cause with no harm done.

Question 4

do you need a prescription for nitroquick (nitroglycerin)?

Accepted Answer

NitroQuick (nitroglycerin): Yes, prescription is needed for NitroQuick (nitroglycerin).

Question 5

how does nitroglycerin work?

Accepted Answer

Nitroglycerin: It dilates veins decreasing the blood return to the heart and unloading the ventricles. To a lesser extent it dilates arteries. These effects decrease oxygen consumption of the heart and decrease lung stiffness too. These factors also relieve angina.

Question 6

how do you take nitroglycerin?

Accepted Answer

Under tongue: Usually it is placed under the tongue and allowed to dissolve. It can be given intravenously or by a patch placed on the skin.

Question 7

can you get high from nitroglycerin ?

Accepted Answer

No: No but some people like the transient flushed feeling, although it can cause a nasty headache and lower your blood pressure too much.

Question 8

what effects does nitroglycerin have on children?

Accepted Answer

Not used: As nitroglycerine is used to treat chest pain related to coronary artery disease, it is not usually used in children. As in the adult, it would transiently lower the blood pressure.

Question 9

what are 2 drugs that are similar to nitroglycerin?

Accepted Answer

None: No drug is similar to ntg but there are several ways of delivering it: sublingual (under the tongue in pills or spray), transdernally (through the skin via paste or patches), by mouth and even iv.
Each way has different brands and dosages and each one has a different need/use.

Question 10

what happens if a person overdoses on nitroglycerin?

Accepted Answer

Massive headache: And hypotension possible.

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