IV nitroglycerine alternatives: Difference between revisions
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##Once controlled, transition to NTP or isordil PO (nitro paste or longer acting NTG) | ##Once controlled, transition to NTP or isordil PO (nitro paste or longer acting NTG) | ||
##If not well controlled | ##If not well controlled | ||
##IV enalapril 0.625-1.25mg IV bolus | ###IV enalapril 0.625-1.25mg IV bolus | ||
##IV hydralazine 5-10mg IV bolus | ###IV hydralazine 5-10mg IV bolus | ||
##IV nitropursside | ###IV nitropursside | ||
==Source== | ==Source== | ||
<references> | <references> | ||
Revision as of 23:24, 1 April 2014
Background
- Suggestions for substitution during the IV shortage
Suggested Substitution[1]
- Sublingual nitroglycerin, 1-2 tabs or sprays every 5 minutes as needed
- Once controlled, transition to NTP or isordil PO (nitro paste or longer acting NTG)
- If not well controlled
- IV enalapril 0.625-1.25mg IV bolus
- IV hydralazine 5-10mg IV bolus
- IV nitropursside
Source
<references>