Why Do Cardiac Patients Use Nitroglycerin?
Seek immediate medical help. Do NOT make a person throw up unless told to do so by Poison Control or a health care professional.
Before Calling Emergency
Determine the following information:
- Patient's age, weight, and condition
- The name of the product (ingredients and strengths if known)
- Time it was swallowed
- The amount swallowed
- If the prescription was prescribed for the person
Poison Control, or a local emergency number
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