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==Administration==
*Type: Vasodilator
*Dosage Forms: SL, IV
*Common Trade Names: Nitrostat

==Adult Dosing==
===Angina, acute===
* 0.3 - 0.6 mg SL q5min, max: 3 doses within 15 min
* IV form: 5 mcg/min IV, increase 5-20 mcg/min q3-5min.

===[[Hypertension]]===
*5-200 mcg/min IV, start 5 mcg/min IV and increase increase 5 mcg/min q3-5min
==Pediatric Dosing==
===HTN/CHF===
*1-5 mcg/kg/min IV

==Special Populations==
*[[Drug Ratings in Pregnancy|Pregnancy Rating]]: C
*[[Lactation risk categories|Lactation risk]]: safety unknown
===Renal Dosing===
*Adult: not defined
*Pediatric: not defined
===Hepatic Dosing===
*Adult: not defined
*Pediatric: not defined

==Contraindications==
*Allergy to class/drug
* pericardial tamponade
* severe anemia
* SED use

==Adverse Reactions==
===Serious===
*[[hypotension]]
*[[bradycardia]]
*[[methemoglobinemia]]

===Common===
*[[headache]]
*lightheadedness
*[[dizziness]]
*flushing
*reflex tachycardia
*edema

==Pharmacology==
*Half-life:  1-3 min
*Metabolism:  liver
*Excretion: urine

==Mechanism of Action==
*Stimulates cGMP production, resulting in vascular smooth muscle relaxtion

==Comments==

==See Also==
*[[IV nitroglycerine alternatives]]

==References==
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