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Is nitroglycerin always safe to give in case of heart arrest or attack?

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Dr. Charles Talakkottur answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

No: Not if the blood pressure is low.

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Answered 12/7/2017

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Dr. Elden Rand answered

Specializes in Cardiology

No.: If a patient has had viagra, levitra, (vardenafil) or cialis, Nitroglycerin can severely lower the blood pressure. Nitro can not be given to patients who have taken these medications recently.

Answered 6/30/2014

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Fast heart rate...my cardiology give me nitroglycerin 0.4 , when I take it my chest pain is worse and heart rate become faster ..160 ..I lost my hope?

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