nitroglycerin HIGH ALERT
NitrateWhat it's for
Angina, ACS, HTN emergencies (IV)
Nursing considerations
- SL: one q5min ×3 max — call EMS/provider per protocol after the first if pain persists
- No PDE-5 inhibitors (sildenafil family) within 24-48h — profound hypotension
- Headache is expected and treatable; hypotension is the limit
Key side effects
📈 Watch
BP before and after each dose
Source: Generic names only, per NCSBN convention. Primary sources: Lehne's Pharmacology for Nursing Care, 11th ed.; Davis's Drug Guide for Nurses. Educational reference — verify every medication decision against your facility's formulary, pharmacy, and the prescriber. Doses shown are typical adult references, not recommendations.Reference only — verify against your facility's policy.
