GTN
Last modified: 05 October 2022, 6:31:04 AM AEDT
Dosage1 / 6
- 50 mg / 500 mL 5% glucose
- Start 3 mL/hr
- 0-5 mcg/kg/min
Chemistry2 / 6
(molecular structure)
Pharmaceutics3 / 6
(formulation)
- 50 mg / 10 mL
Mechanism of action
(molecular effects)
Pharmacodynamics4 / 6
(therapeutic effects + indications / side effects + contraindications)
1:CVS
2:RS
3:NS
4:GIT
5:Renal
6:Endo
7:Haem
8:MSk
9:Reprod
10:Other
- Tachyphylaxis within 24 hours
Pharmacokinetics5 / 6
- onset =
- offset = 3-5 mins
Absorption
- Bioavailability
Distribution
Metabolism
- main organ of metabolism =
- active metabolites =
- et1/2 = 1-4 mins