What drug is contraindicated in patients taking 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.

Do you give aspirin before nitroglycerin?

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. Remember to ask “Are you allergic to aspirin?”

Are there any contraindications to the use of nitroglycerin?

The current 2014 ACC/AHA NSTEMI and 2013 ACC/AHA STEMI Guidelines as well as the 1999 ACC/AHA Expert Consensus Document all support the following to be contraindications to the use of any form of nitroglycerin include: Hypotension (usually reported to be a systolic blood pressure < 90 mm Hg) or a > 30 mm Hg drop from the patient’s baseline

Are there any contraindications for taking Nitrostat?

4.2 Severe Anemia. NITROSTAT is contraindicated in patients with severe anemia (large doses of nitroglycerin may cause oxidation of hemoglobin to methemoglobin and could exacerbate anemia).

Is it safe to take Nitrostat with riociguat?

Do not use NITROSTAT in patients who are taking the soluble guanylate cyclase stimulators, such as riociguat. Concomitant use can cause hypotension. NITROSTAT is contraindicated in patients with severe anemia (large doses of nitroglycerin may cause oxidation of hemoglobin to methemoglobin and could exacerbate anemia).

When to use nitroglycerin for tachycardia patients?

Hypotension (usually reported to be a systolic blood pressure < 90 mm Hg) or a > 30 mm Hg drop from the patient’s baseline Bradycardia (< 50 beats per min) Tachycardia Patients experiencing a right ventricular infarction