What medications are contraindicated with nitroglycerin?

What is nitroglycerin used for? Nitroglycerin (NTG), also known as glycerine trinitrate (GTN) is a nitrate medication typically administered to relieve anginal chest pain and manage blood pressure through vasodilation.

What medication is contraindicated with sublingual nitroglycerin?

Administration of nitroglycerin is contraindicated in patients who are using PDE-5 inhibitors (e.g., sildenafil citrate, tadalafil, vardenafil hydrochloride). These compounds have been shown to potentiate the hypotensive effects of organic nitrates.

Can you take nitroglycerin and aspirin together?

Taking ASA could potentially make these bleeding strokes more severe. Nitroglycerin “Nitro” is a symptom relief medication and does not target the underlying cause of the heart attack. First Aiders should focus on helping the person take ASA over nitroglycerin, as long as there is no contraindication.

What is a common side effect of nitroglycerin?

Headache, dizziness, lightheadedness, nausea, flushing, and burning/tingling under the tongue may occur. If any of these effects last or get worse, tell your doctor or pharmacist promptly. Headache is often a sign that this medication is working.

What is the most serious side effect of nitroglycerin?

Many people using this medication do not have serious side effects. Tell your doctor right away if any of these unlikely but serious side effects occur: fainting, fast/irregular/pounding heartbeat. A very serious allergic reaction to this drug is rare.

Can I take nitroglycerin to lower blood pressure?

Taking nitroglycerin can lower your blood pressure, which could cause you to pass out if you are standing up. For sudden episodes of angina, use nitroglycerin in a tablet or liquid spray form. Place the under-the-tongue (sublingual) tablet under your tongue.

Can you give aspirin and nitro together?

The guideline recommends that the patient with acute coronary syndrome should receive aspirin and a maximum of three doses of nitroglycerin, five minutes apart. However, the current guidelines do not recognize the importance of the order in which these medications should be given [4, 5].

Can you give aspirin with nitroglycerin?

An adult with chest pain may or may not have an MI. Reflexively that will lead a lot of us to give 325mg of aspirin and some sublingual nitroglycerin. In most cases both of these are great choices.

Does nitroglycerin affect blood pressure?