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Using glyceryl trinitrate spray
Citation
Hughes, Josephine and Van Tienen, EC, Using glyceryl trinitrate spray, Australian Pharmacist, 29, (10) pp. 846-850. ISSN 0728-4632 (2010) [Professional, Non Refereed Article]
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Abstract
Glyceryl trinitrate (GTN) is a short-acting
nitrate used to help restore the balance
between supply and demand of oxygen
to the heart. Nitrates provide the body
with an additional source of nitric oxide
which is responsible for vasodilation.
Through dilating coronary vessels,
nitrates improve myocardial perfusion,
reducing myocardial ischaemia and
associated ischaemic pain.
Due to its rapid onset of action and
established efficacy, sublingual GTN
is considered the drug of choice for
the acute relief of an attack of chronic
stable or unstable angina.
Item Details
| Item Type: | Professional, Non Refereed Article |
|---|---|
| Keywords: | glyceryl trinitrate spray, angina, chronic, unstable, side effects,cardiovascular events |
| Research Division: | Medical and Health Sciences |
| Research Group: | Pharmacology and Pharmaceutical Sciences |
| Research Field: | Basic Pharmacology |
| Objective Division: | Health |
| Objective Group: | Clinical Health (Organs, Diseases and Abnormal Conditions) |
| Objective Field: | Cardiovascular System and Diseases |
| Author: | Hughes, Josephine (Mrs Josie Hughes) |
| Author: | Van Tienen, EC (Mrs Ella van Tienen) |
| ID Code: | 65359 |
| Year Published: | 2010 |
| Deposited By: | Pharmacy |
| Deposited On: | 2010-11-08 |
| Last Modified: | 2013-04-04 |
| Downloads: | 320 View Download Statistics |
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