NITROPRUSSIDE

Overview

NITROPRUSSIDE is a Schedule H drug.
Nitroprusside is a vasodilator that works by relaxing the muscles in your blood vessels to help them dilate (widen). This lowers blood pressure and allows blood to flow more easily through your veins and arteries. Nitroprusside is used to treat congestive heart failure and life-threatening high blood pressure (hypertension). Nitroprusside is also used to keep blood pressure low during a surgery.

Usage

NITROPRUSSIDE is generally used to treat: Hypertension

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is it safe on my liver?
A: Not Safe

Q: Is it safe on my kidney?
A: Check with your Doctor first

Q: Can I take it with alcohol?
A: Not Safe

Q: Is it safe for children?
A: Not Advised for age < 18yrs

Q: Can it be taken during pregnancy?
A: Not enough studies to prove Risk – Ask your Doctor

Q: Is it safe to take for someone breastfeeding?
A: Not Safe

How Do I Take It?

Route of Administration: IV (Intravenous)

Precautions

  • Caution should be exercised in patients with under active thyroid, kidney or liver impairment, heart disease, stroke, elderly, lung disease, anemia, dehydration, absence of urination, during pregnancy and breastfeeding.
  • Monitor acid-based metabolic problems and avoid excess dosage in order to minimize cyanide accumulation.
  • Avoid abrupt withdrawal.

Symptoms of Overdosage

NITROPRUSSIDE over-dosage can result in: Dizziness, Nausea, Vomit, Shortness Of Breath, Difficulty Breathing, Rapid Heart Rate (pulse)

Serious Side-Effects

NITROPRUSSIDE : Chest Pain, Irregular Heartbeat, Lightheadedness, Dizziness, Fainting, Slow Heart Rate (pulse), Difficulty Breathing

Technical Classification

NITROPRUSSIDE is categorized as: AGENTS FOR HYPERTENSIVE EMERGENCIES / CARDIOVASCULAR AGENTS

Storage Conditions

Room Temperature (Between 15 To 25 C)

Available Alternatives

Common Drugs with NITROPRUSSIDE as Ingredient

NIPRESS 50MG INJNITROPRUSSIDE 50.0 MG
NITOSIDE 50MG INJNITROPRUSSIDE 50.0 MG
PRUSIDE 50MG INJNITROPRUSSIDE 50.0 MG