Glyceryl Trinitrate
Overview
Glyceryl Trinitrate is a vasodialator (expands the blood vessels) Glyceryl Trinitrate is used for syptomatic treatment of angina to treat cardiac failure and during hypotensive or cardiac surgery to prevent myocardial infarction.
Primary Characterstics
Indications
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Pharmacokinetics
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Contraindications
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Side Effects
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Dosage
Glyceryl Trinitrate's dosage details are as follows:
| Dose
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Single Dose
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Frequency
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Route
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Instructions
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Adult Dosage
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| 10 to 200 mcg | 100 (105) | As recommended. | IV | |
| 300 to 600 ug | 450 (450) | As recommended. | Sublingual | placed under the tongue 3 doses of glyceryl trinitrate can be repeated every with in 15 minutes untill pain relieves. |
| 400 ug | 400 (400) | As recommended. | Topical | (Aerosol spray)Each are directed on to or under the tongue. |
Paedriatic Dosage (20kg)
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| | | | Not Recommended in this Age Group |
Neonatal Dosage (3kg)
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| | | | Not recommended in this age group |
High Risk Groups
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Warning / Precautions
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Storage Conditions
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Interference in Pathology
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Brands / Trade Names of
Glyceryl Trinitrate
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Manufacturers of
Glyceryl Trinitrate
in Pakistan
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