Nitroglycerin

Therapy for pts with angina.

CHF

In MI, can reduce infarct size.

Prinzmetal angina.

Can be given as a patch, paste, or pill taken sublingually as needed.

Uterine relaxation for retained placenta, although a systematic review did not demonstrate the efficacy of NTG used alone.

May be beneficial in reducing postop morphine usage for pain management.

Development of hypotension

Drug rash (rare)

Severe hypotension, especially with regional anesthesia