IV nitroglycerine alternatives: Difference between revisions
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#Sublingual nitroglycerin, 1-2 tabs or sprays every 5 minutes as needed | #Sublingual nitroglycerin, 1-2 tabs or sprays every 5 minutes as needed | ||
##Once controlled | ##Once controlled | ||
###Nitropursside OR Isordil PO (nitro paste or longer acting NTG) | ###Nitropursside '''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 | ||
Revision as of 23:28, 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
- Nitropursside 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
- Once controlled
Source
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