Question 1

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 2

how does nitroglycerin work?

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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 3

how do you take nitroglycerin?

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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 4

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 5

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 6

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 7

what does nitroglycerin do in the body?

Accepted Answer

Dilates blood vessel: It dilates blood vessels temporarily.  If it dilates coronary ateries it can stop an episode of chest pain.  Jf it dilates arteries in the brain it can cause a headache.  It can teporarily lower blood pressure.

Question 8

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 9

effects of nitroglycerin if taken too much?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 10

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.

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