Vasodilators Payton Keith

Medical conditions that vasodilators are used to treat Systemic and pulmonary hypertension Heart failure Angina

Three examples of commonly prescribed medications Brand Name Nitro-Bid Caverject Impulse Apresoline Coniten Generic Name Nitroglycerin Alprostadil Hydralazine Minoxidil

While taking this medications Benefits Works by relaxing the blood vessels and increases the supple of blood and oxygen to the heart. Lowers blood pressure. Risks Birth defects with pregnant women. In children with phenylketonuria problems cannot break down the drug which with high levels can cause brain damage. Certain medications should not be used while taking a vasodilators. Weight gain.

Side effects Blisters on skin, chest pain, general feeling of discomfort and or weakness. Sore throat or fever Diarrhea, headache, fast heart beat, loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting. Redness or flushing of skin or face, constipation, dizziness or lightheadedness. Shortness of breathe, stuffy nose, watery eyes. Swelling of feet or legs, swelling of lymph nodes

Six Rights of Medication Administration Rights patients Right time Right dosage Right drug Right route of administration Right documentation

Commonly administered As a ointment By mouth Injectable and transurethral

Interactions with other medications Allergic to the ingredients in vasodilators Overtaking the amount given Taking a phosphodiesterase type 5 inhibitor.

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