Sodium nitroprusside
- Generic Name
- Sodium nitroprusside
- Brand Names
- Nipride, Nipride RTU, Nitropress
- Drug Type
- Small Molecule
- Chemical Formula
- C5FeN6O
- CAS Number
- 15078-28-1
- Unique Ingredient Identifier
- 169D1260KM
- Background
Nitroprusside serves as a source of nitric oxide, a potent peripheral vasodilator that affects both arterioles and venules (venules more than arterioles). Nitroprusside is often administered intravenously to patients who are experiencing a hypertensive emergency.
- Indication
For immediate reduction of blood pressure of patients in hypertensive crises, reduce bleeding during surgery, and for the treatment of acute congestive heart failure
- Associated Conditions
- Acute Heart Failure (AHF), Hypertensive crisis, Intraoperative Blood Loss
- Associated Therapies
- -
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