The medicines and solutions used in the Operation unit

- Nitroglycerin

• Drug Class: Nitrate (Vasodilator)
• Category: Cardiovascular Diseases

Nitroglycerin dilates blood vessels to increase oxygen delivery to the heart, reducing cardiac workload and oxygen demand. It is used for angina treatment.

Precautions:

• History of heart conditions (heart failure, stroke, hyperthyroidism)
• Anemia, dehydration, or low blood volume
• Alcohol consumption
• Elderly patients may require dose adjustments due to tolerance development

Side Effects:

• Dizziness
• Headache