Drug comparisons
Isoproterenol vs Nitroglycerin
Isoproterenol (Isuprel) is a nonselective beta-agonist for bradycardia and AV block; Nitroglycerin is a nitrate vasodilator for angina and heart failure.
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Clinical context
This comparison occurs when selecting a beta-agonist chronotrope versus a nitrate vasodilator within cardiac therapy.
Bottom line
Isoproterenol and Nitroglycerin are not interchangeable as they address opposite cardiac problems.
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