Question 1

does nitroglycerin kill people?

Accepted Answer

No: No, but since it is used to treat a symptom of a potentially fatal disease, the more you need it the higher the risk. It can interact with viagra, levitra, (vardenafil) and Cialis to dangerously lower your blood pressure.

Question 2

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 3

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 4

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 5

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 6

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 7

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 8

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.

Question 9

can nitrostat (nitroglycerin) also be used for stroke?

Accepted Answer

Would not reccomend: In the heart Nitrostat (nitroglycerin) works by dilating blood vessels and improving blood flow. I can see why you might think this is a good idea in stroke but it is not. By rapidly dropping blood pressure (since the dilatation effect is not restricted to the heart) this would likely result in less blood flow to the brain overall which is what you usually do not want. Best bet, get to a hospital asap.

Question 10

for what type of mi is it safe to give nitroglycerin? why?

Accepted Answer

Adequate vitals: Nitro can be given in patient stable to receive it and not presenting with a contraindication.  Nitro should not be given to someone with low blood pressure, severe anemia or low heart rate.   Also not to patients who have a heart attack felt to have damaged the right ventricle because using Nitroglycerin in this case can cause a dangerous drop in blood pressure.  Not with certain meds or rarities

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