NITROGLYCERIN: VENOUS VASODILATOR (ORGANIC NITRATES) GENERAL DESCRIPTION Nitroglycerin is also known as glyceryl nitrates (GTN). It is a nitrodilators. Nitroglycerin is the prototype of nitrodilators. Sublingual nitroglycerin is the most frequently used agent for the immediate treatment of angina. GENERIC NAME: Glyceryl nitrate BRAND NAME: Nitrostat, Nitro-bid, Nitro-quick MECHANISM OF ACTION Nitrodilators are divided into … Read more
GENERAL DESCRIPTION Vasodilators are the drugs that tend to dilates the (relax) smooth muscles of blood vessels. The smooth muscles of blood vessels is responsible for arteriolar and venous tone which in turn play important role role in myocardial wall stress. Arteriolar tone directly controls the peripheral vascular resistance and thus arterial pressure. Venous tone … Read more
Intramuscular Injection (IM) Definition Intramuscular injection (IM) is the administration of a drug in injectable form into a muscle. Indication An Intramuscular injection IM is indicated when there is a need for absorption and thus rapid action: resorption is rapid because of the important vascularisation of the muscles. Equipment Medicine to be injected. Equipment for the preparation of … Read more
Decreased Cardiac Output Good blood circulation indicates a good cardiac function. The heart or the cardiovascular system is the one responsible in providing normal blood circulation all throughout the body. In order for all the systems and organs to function, it needs blood which carries oxygen to have a better functioning of all the body … Read more
Impaired Gas Exchange The respiratory system is one of the vital systems of the body. It provides proper oxygenation for all the organs in order to function normally. One of the responsibilities of the respiratory system is for gas exchange. An individual breathes in oxygen to be transported into the lungs particularly in the alveoli … Read more
Diarrhea is a gastrointestinal disturbance that is defined as having a frequent defecation at times wherein the stools’ consistency is unformed and watery. Diarrhea is the opposite of constipation. If constipation prevents an individual to defecate regularly by having hardened stools, diarrhea causes someone to increase frequency of bowel movements per day which may lead … Read more
Deficient Fluid Volume The body is in need of nutrients for a constant functioning o the different body systems. These act as fuels which will feed the body in order to do its functions normally. There are a lot of foods which are good sources of all the nutrients needed by the body. In addition … Read more
Risk for infection is one of the common problems of an individual wherein there is an alteration or disturbance in the immune defenses which causes microorganisms to enter and invade the body which later one causes different kinds of infections. These infections can be caused by viruses, bacteria, fungi and other microorganisms. These microbes will … Read more
SPIRONOLACTONE GENERIC NAME: Spironolactone BRAND NAME: Aldactone GENERAL DESCRIPTION Spironolactone is a synthetic steroid that act as a competitive antagonist to aldosterone. It is also called potassium sparing diuretics because it prevents the loss of potassium from the body. Prolong use of spironolactone can cause in heart failure and its use is limited when there … Read more
Metoprolol is the selective β1 receptor blocker. Metoprolol is safer in patient which has bronchoconstriction with propranolol. It is also safer drug in patient with diabetes, COPD and peripheral vascular disease. GENERIC NAME: Metoprolol BRAND NAME: Lopressor, Toprol MECHANISM OF ACTION Metoprolol has modest non-selective β1 selectivity and possess very low intrinsic sympathomimetic activity … Read more