Spectrum: Local Antimicrobial Stewardship, for Yangon Children's Hospital

Glyceryl trinitrate

Dosing

Glyceryl trinitrate 1-10 µg/kg/min, continuous IV infusion (max: 400µg/min dose)

Additional Information

Onset: At once

Duration: 3-5 mins

Advantages:

  • Rapid onset and cessation

  • Relieves coronary spasm

  • Reduces preload and, to a lesser extent, afterload

Caveats:

  • Bradycardia

  • Tachycardia

  • Headache

  • Vomiting

  • Methemoglobinemia