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    Generic Name:: Drug Name Mechanism of Action Indications Contraindi-Cation Adverse Effects Nursing Responsibilities

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    Nitroglycerin is a vasodilator used to treat angina pectoris. It works by relaxing smooth muscle in blood vessels, dilating veins and arteries, especially veins, to reduce cardiac workload and improve blood flow to the heart. Common side effects include headaches, dizziness, and hypotension. Nurses should monitor for potential adverse effects and educate patients about proper administration and reporting side effects.

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    Nitroglycerin is a vasodilator used to treat angina pectoris. It works by relaxing smooth muscle in blood vessels, dilating veins and arteries, especially veins, to reduce cardiac workload and improve blood flow to the heart. Common side effects include headaches, dizziness, and hypotension. Nurses should monitor for potential adverse effects and educate patients about proper administration and reporting side effects.

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    Nitroglycerin is a vasodilator used to treat angina pectoris. It works by relaxing smooth muscle in blood vessels, dilating veins and arteries, especially veins, to reduce cardiac workload and improve blood flow to the heart. Common side effects include headaches, dizziness, and hypotension. Nurses should monitor for potential adverse effects and educate patients about proper administration and reporting side effects.

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    DRUG NAME MECHANISM OF

    ACTION
    INDICATIONS CONTRAINDI-
    CATION
    ADVERSE EFFECTS NURSING RESPONSIBILITIES
    Generic Name:
    7.) Nitroglycerin
    Brand Name:
    Anginine
    Nitradisc
    Clai!ica"i#n:
    Antianginal,
    vasodilator
    Works by
    relaxation of
    smooth muscle,
    producing a
    vasodilator effect
    on the peripheral
    veins and arteries
    ith more
    prominent effects
    on the veins.
    !rimarily reduces
    cardiac oxygen
    demand by
    decreasing
    preload "left
    ventricular end#
    diastolic
    pressure)$ may
    modestly reduce
    afterload$ dilates
    coronary arteries
    and improves
    collateral flo to
    ischemic regions
    Nitroglycerin
    is indicated
    for the acute
    relief of an
    attack or
    acute
    prophylaxis of
    angina
    pectoris due
    to coronary
    artery
    disease.
    %ontraindicate
    d to patients
    hypersensitive
    to nitrates and
    those ith
    early &',
    severe anemia,
    increased
    intracranial
    pressure,
    orthostatic
    hypotension,
    allergy to
    adhesives, and
    to patients ith
    hypovolemia,
    hypotension
    fast, slo, pounding, or
    uneven heart rate$
    blurred vision or dry
    mouth$
    feeling light#headed,
    nausea, vomiting,
    seating, pale skin
    fainting$ or
    fever, sore throat, and
    headache ith a severe
    blistering, peeling, and
    red skin rash.
    mild burning or tingling
    ith the tablet in your
    mouth$
    armth, redness, or
    tingly feeling under your
    skin$ or
    feeling eak or di((y.
    'nform prescriber of all
    prescriptions, )*% medications,
    or herbal products you are taking,
    and any allergies you have.
    +o not take any ne medication
    during therapy unless approved
    by prescriber. *ake as per
    directions.
    +o not change brands ithout
    consulting prescriber. +o not
    discontinue abruptly.
    ,eep medication in original
    container, tightly closed. 'f anginal
    chest pain is unresolved in -.
    minutes, seek emergency medical
    help at once. +aily use may cause
    di((iness or lightheadedness "use
    caution hen driving or engaging
    in ha(ardous activities until
    response to drug is knon)$
    headache$ hypotension$ /'
    disturbances. 0eport acute
    headache, rapid heartbeat,
    unusual restlessness or di((iness,
    muscular eakness, or blurred
    vision or seeing abnormal colors.

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