Nitroglycerin IV
Nitroglycerin IV
Nitroglycerin IV
(nye-troh- GLIH-sir-in)
Pregnancy Category: C Nitro-Bid IV Nitroglycerin in 5% Dextrose Tridil (Rx)

Classification: Antianginal agent (coronary vasodilator)

See Also: See also Antianginal Drugs, Nitrates/Nitrites.

Action/Kinetics: Onset: 1-2 min; duration: 3-5 min (dose-dependent).

Uses: Hypertension associated with surgery (e.g., associated with ET intubation, skin incision, sternotomy, anesthesia, cardiac bypass, immediate postsurgical period). CHF associated with acute MI. Angina unresponsive to usual doses of organic nitrate or beta-adrenergic blocking agents. Cardiac-load reducing agent. Produce controlled hypotension during surgical procedures.

Special Concerns: Dosage has not been established in children.

How Supplied: Injection: 5 mg/mL

Dosage
?IV Infusion Only
Initial: 5 mcg/min delivered by precise infusion pump. May be increased by 5 mcg/min q 3-5 min until response is seen. If no response seen at 20 mcg/min, dose can be increased by 10-20 mcg/min until response noted. Monitor titration continuously until client reaches desired level of response.