Question 1

trying to locate someone who can get my albuterol and nitrostat refilled?

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: This is a public information forum where volunteer docs answer questions about health conditions from submissions worldwide. We do not offer scripts/notes or assess uploaded pictures or x-rays. Contact your treating doc for any refills or establish care with a new one. Docs who do refills for patients they do not know can lose their license.

Question 2

how to know if i overdosed on nitrostat, (nitroglycerin) i may have symptoms?

Accepted Answer

Symptoms, BP: Excessive nitroglycerin typically lowers your blood pressure so you might feel dizziness, weakness, fatigue, nausea, vomiting and/or rapid heart rate.  Fortunately, the effects of Nitrostat wear off soon.  If you have persistent symptoms, go to the Emergency Room.

Question 3

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 4

what is nitrostat (nitroglycerin) used for?

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

Question 5

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 6

if nitrostat (nitroglycerin) helps your chest does that mean you have blockage?

Accepted Answer

Not necessarily: Nitroglycerin is a vascular smooth muscle relaxant. It is indicated for the treatment of coronary arterial disease. Some patients benefit from sublingual Nitroglycerin for acute symptoms of esophageal spasm as well. Symptoms of esophageal spasm mimics angina. Chest pain from heart is usually related to exertion and activity last no more than 5-10 min and improves with rest.

Question 7

a nitrostat (nitroglycerin) patch is supposed to do what for your heart?

Accepted Answer

2 things: 1. Decreases the after load so there is less of a differential pressure across the aortic valve, and 2. Dilates coronary arteries.

Question 8

is it safe and beneficial to give a heart attack victim nitrostat (nitroglycerin) before doing cpr?

Accepted Answer

No: If someone is in need of cpr, the only thing that should delay the initiation of chest compressions is calling 911.  Chest compressions at the proper speed and depth are the most important thing to do to save someone's life.  If an automated external defibrillator (AED) is present, it is important to place that on the patient as soon as possible as this is a life saving maneuver as well.

Question 9

how many nitrostat (nitroglycerin) pills can you take in one day?

Accepted Answer

Nitrostat (nitroglycerin): I instruct patients if they get chest pain, they should sit down and rest.  If the pain does not go away then take a nitro under your tongue wait 5 minutes if the pain is not gone you can take another nitro, wait 5 minutes if you take the third nitro then you should go to the er.  So unless directly instructed by your physician you should follow these guidelines.

Question 10

how many nitrostat (nitroglycerin) pills can you take at one time?

Accepted Answer

One: It is usually recommended to take one nitro tab under the tongue for chest pain (angina) and repeat at five minute intervals x 2 if pain persists. If pain is not resolved medical evaluation is recommended. Nitro is available in 3 different strengths and  a stronger dose may be more effective. There are other meds to prevent chest pains. Taking several nitros at once could lower BP & cause fainting.

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A nitrostat (nitroglycerin) patch is supposed to do what for your heart?

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