How to use nitroglycerin

Nitroglycerin is a yellow liquid and a chemical. If it is shaken, it may explode and is somewhat dangerous. Therefore, you must pay attention to safety during storage, transportation and use. What is the function of nitroglycerin? It can be used in medicine. Nitroglycerin can treat angina pectoris. Common dosage forms are tablets, injections, sustained-release agents, sprays, etc. People are more concerned about the usage of nitroglycerin.

The usage of nitroglycerin depends on the patient's condition and the dosage form chosen, and cannot be generalized. When choosing a dosage form, you must follow the doctor's advice. Patients with angina pectoris should have nitroglycerin at home and not delay the condition. The following is an introduction to the usage and dosage of nitroglycerin:

1. Sublingual administration: 1 tablet (0.3mg or 0.6mg) 3-4 times/d, maximum dose 2mg/d.

2. Apply 2% ointment to the skin of forearms before going to bed to prevent nocturnal angina attacks.

3. Injection: 1-10 mg dissolved in 5% or 10% GS 100-250 ml and drip intravenously. Start with 10 μg/min and increase by 5-10 μg every 5 minutes until symptoms are relieved.

4. Sustained-release agent: Oral administration: 2.5-5 mg/time, once/12h; for severe cases, 5 mg/time, Tid.

5. Spray: Spray 1-2 times during an attack, 0.4 mg/time, on the oral mucosa or tongue.

Through the introduction of the usage of nitroglycerin, I believe you should have a better understanding of this drug. In addition, nitroglycerin has certain adverse reactions, so you must be mentally prepared when choosing it. If any adverse reaction occurs, you should lie down and rest. If a poisoning reaction occurs, you must go to the hospital for treatment in time. Keep out of reach of children.