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==Section 8 - MEDICATION GUIDELINES==
===ANTIANGINALS===

====Nitroglycerin Drip (NITROL, TRIDIL, NITROSTAT) / Antianginal====
'''DESCRIPTION'''
* Reduces cardiac oxygen demand by decreasing preload and afterload. Also increases blood flow through the collateral coronary vessels.
'''INDICATIONS'''
* [[Chest Pain Acute Coronary Syndrome|Chest pain associated with Angina Pectoris and Myocardial Infarction]], CHF, HTN,
'''CONTRAINDICATIONS'''
* Increased intracranial hemorrhage. Hypersensitivity to the medication. Systolic BP < 90 mm Hg.
**''Administer with caution and only use a nitro drip in patients who present with potential Right Ventricular Infarction as identified by a 12 Lead EKG.''
'''PRECAUTIONS'''
* It may induce headache that is sometimes severe. Patients may develop tolerance. Watch for hypotension. MUST BE ON AN INFUSION REGULATOR.
'''DOSAGE'''
* Initial infusion rate is 5-15 mcg / minute. Titrate to effect.
*''See appendices for [[Medication Infusion Tables|infusion rate chart]].''

[[Category:Medication Guidelines|Nitro Drip]]

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