Nitroglycerin dosing
Antihypertensives · 5 mg/mL · IV Infusion
Calculated, not generatedWeight-based dose
| Dose | Per kg | For 70 kg |
|---|---|---|
| low | 0.5 mcg/min/kg | 35 mcg/min |
| standard | 1.5 mcg/min/kg | 105 mcg/min |
| high | 3 mcg/min/kg | 210 mcg/min |
Start 5 mcg/min, titrate by 5 mcg/min q3-5 min. Max 200 mcg/min. Venodilator > arteriodilator. Use non-PVC tubing. Tachyphylaxis common after 24-48 hr.
Renal & hepatic adjustment
No drug-specific organ adjustment in our database — use clinical judgment and verify against the label.
Evidence A · ACS and perioperative ischemia guidelines
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Vigil computes Nitroglycerin for your patient's actual weight — and adjusts for renal or hepatic impairment automatically, with the cited rationale. The number is calculated from a verified database, never guessed.
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