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1
Q

What are the 2 common classifications of nitrodilators?

A

Short-acting nitrates

Long-acting nitrates

2
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What are the names of some common short-acting nitrates?

A
Sublingual nitroglycerin (Nitrostat)
Nitroglycerin Spray (NitroMist)
3
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What are the names of some common long-acting nitrates?

A

Isosorbide dinitrate (Isordil)

4
Q

Which drug is commonly prescribed for Pt.’s with stable angina?

A

Sublingual nitroglycerin (short-acting)

5
Q

MOA

A

Form nitric oxide, which leads to smooth muscle relaxation (vasodilation) - prescribed to keep vessels open for as long as possible so that BF is not occluded
Decrease TPR ==> decrease SVR ==> decrease BP ==> decrease stress on heart

6
Q

Indications:

A

Angina

CHF

7
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Common adverse reactions:

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Headache
Lightheadedness/syncope
OTN (if vessels overdilated)
need to monitor BP response if Pt. takes it in the clinic bc of chest pain