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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 | ||
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Revision as of 00:31, 2 April 2014
Background
- Suggestions for substitution during the IV shortage
Suggested Substitutions[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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