Question 1

what is nitroglycerin used for?

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Nitroglycerin: Nitroglycerin is a potent venodilator and is used primarily for lowering cardiac and systemic blood pressure in treating angina pectoris. Sometimes it is used for esophageal spasm or some vasospastic events.

Question 2

effects of nitroglycerin if taken too much?

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Many: Nausea, headache, low blood pressure, edema.

Question 3

what happens if a person overdoses on nitroglycerin?

Accepted Answer

Massive headache: And hypotension possible.

Question 4

what is an alternative for nitroglycerin?

Accepted Answer

Other antianginals: Nitroglycerin is used to treat angina, or pain related to lack of oxygen to heart muscle. Other medications include beta blockers, calcium channel blockers, and a medication called ranexa (ranolazine). Only Nitroglycerin is fast-acting and used on an as-needed basis.

Question 5

what is nitrostat (nitroglycerin) used for?

Accepted Answer

Nitroglycerine: Nitrostat is short acting nitroglycerineNitrostat & is a powerful vasodilator & is frequently used for an final relief.

Question 6

please describe the medication: nitroglycerin?

Accepted Answer

Nitroglycerin : Nitroglycerin dilates the blood vessels around the heart to relieve heart pain or "angina". It comes in both a pump spray and tablet form. There are several cautions when using this medication so always discuss with your doctor and pharmacist.

Question 7

what do you do if your nitroglycerin is expired?

Accepted Answer

Throw it out: Don't ever use old nitro; it won't work and you'll end up going to the emergency room.

Question 8

why might someone need nitrostat (nitroglycerin)?

Accepted Answer

Angina aka ChestPain: Nitrostat is a sublingual compressed nitroglycerin tablet that contains 0.3 mg, 0.4 mg , or 0.6 mg nitroglycerin.

This is used frequently by patients that undergo chest pain usually secondary to ischemia. Ischemia refers to an unbalance between oxygen demand and supply caused by possible stenosis.

Nitrostat dilates vessels, leading to improved blood flow and decreased chest pain.

Question 9

what is nitroglycerin paste used for?

Accepted Answer

Prevent chest pain: The nitroglycerine is absorbed through the skin and tends to prevent chest pain. The same medicine can also be given in pill form.

Question 10

how nitroquick (nitroglycerin) may be abused?

Accepted Answer

Not: Since it causes a horrible headache in new users and can cause low blood pressure and loss of consciousness if taken in higher than recommended doses, there is no abuse potential.

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