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

==== Nitroglycerin Spray (NITROLINGUAL SPRAY) / Antianginal ====
'''DESCRIPTION'''
* It is an aerosol preparation that delivers exactly 0.4 mg with each spray. Peak effect in 4 minutes.
'''INDICATIONS'''
* [[Chest Pain Acute Coronary Syndrome|Chest pain associated with Angina Pectoris and Myocardial Infarction]], [[Acute Cardiogenic Pulmonary Edema Pneumonia|Acute Pulmonary Edema]].
'''CONTRAINDICATIONS'''
* Increased intracranial pressure. Hypersensitivity to the medication. Systolic BP < 90 mm Hg.
* Do not administer 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. The spray should not be inhaled. Watch for hypotension.
'''DOSAGE'''
* 0.4 mg sublingually AND refer to appropriate PRACTICE PARAMETER for specific dosages.

[[Category:Medication Guidelines|Nitro Spray]]

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