Thursday July 9, 2009

Q: Tachyphylaxis to IV nitroglycerin drip develop in how many hours?

Answer: Tachyphylaxis to IV nitroglycerin develop approx. in about 16-24 hours.



References: Click to get abstract

1. Comparison of the degree of hemodynamic tolerance during intravenous infusion of nitroglycerin versus nicorandil in patients with congestive heart failure - Clinical Investigations - American Heart Journal. 134(3):435-441, September 1997.