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Nifedipine is a calcium channel blocker in the dihydropyridine subclass
This medication is used to prevent certain types of chest pain ( angina )
Nifedipine is used to treat
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Nifedipine is given to treat high blood pressure (hypertension), or to help prevent angina chest pain
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Patient with digital ischemia not responsive to oral or topical vasodilators may need anticoagulants, IV prostanoids, and sympathectomy See Also
25mg sq q20-30 min up to 4 doses PRN ctx; Disposition
Consider reducing BP using intermittent or continuous IV meds to keep CPP >60-80
5mg q5min until the target blood pressure is achieved and then immediately Also known as perniones (sing
Hospital Acquired or Ventilator Associated Pneumonia
Nifedipine
The patient is suffering from bradycardia without concerning signs of instability on exam such as altered mental status, hypotension, evidence of cardiac end organ dysfunction, or acute heart failure
Each tablet contains 66 mg
Carotid and aortic baroreceptors result in strong vagal response with bradycardia and vasodilation above level of injury, but cannot inhibit sympathetics below level of injury - hypertension remains dysregulated by the CNS
Trigger event (fear/pain, prolonged standing, warm environment) Prodrome of nausea/vomiting, tunnel vision, lightheadedness, diaphoresis, warmth [1] Associated with head movement or pressure on neck
Cut distal tip off of needle sheath and place over 18ga needle to expose 1 cm of needle to prevent accidentally plunging deeper than desired
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Used when the patient and clinician make a joint decision to stop further attempts to restore and/or maintain sinus rhythm
Some CCBs can also cause a fast heart rate as a result of the low blood pressure
Liều lượng - cách dùng: Nifedipine 10mg: Chia các liều cách nhau ít nhất 2 giờ
If known, treat specific headache type; avoid opioid medications if at all possible