Sodium Nitroprusside Medication Information
Get detailed information on Sodium Nitroprusside, including pronunciation, uses, dosage guidelines, indications, and instructions on how and when to take it and when to avoid it.
The updated prescription information on Sodium Nitroprusside provides an overview of possible side effects, precautions, warnings, and storage tips.
You'll also find brand names used in india and internationally, along with pricing details. For further clarification, consult your healthcare provider.
Generic Name : Sodium Nitroprusside Pronunciation : nye-troe-PRUSS-ide SO-dee-uhm ICD Code : Y52.5 Therapeutic Classification : Anti- HypertensivesTrade Names/Brand Names of Sodium Nitroprusside
India :
International :
Nitropress, Nipride
Why is Sodium Nitroprusside Prescribed? (Indications)
This medication is a potent vasodilator, prescribed for controlling low blood pressure in order to reduce bleeding during surgery. It is also used for high blood pressure.When should Sodium Nitroprusside not be taken? (Contraindications)
Contraindicated in patients with compensatory hypertension, patients with known inadequate cerebral circulation, congenital (Leber's) optic atrophy or with tobacco amblyopia, congestive heart failure, and hypersensitivity.What is the dosage of Sodium Nitroprusside?
Adult: IV- Hypertensive crisis- For patients not receiving any antihypertensives: Initial: 0.3-1.5 mcg/kg/min, adjust gradually if needed.Induction of hypotension during anesthesia- Recommended maximum dose is 1.5 mcg/kg/min.
How should Sodium Nitroprusside be taken?
It comes as a solution for injection to be administered by a healthcare provider into the vein.What are the warnings and precautions for Sodium Nitroprusside?
• 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.
What are the side effects of Sodium Nitroprusside?
Serious Effects - Thiocyanate toxicity, cyanide toxicity and increased intracranial pressure.Most Common - Abdominal pain, apprehension, diaphoresis, dizziness, headache, muscle twitching, nausea, palpitations, restlessness and retching.
Heart - Slow or fast heart rate and electrocardiographic changes.
Skin - Rash.
Metabolic - Underactive thyroid.
Gastrointestinal - Ileus.
Blood - Decreased platelet aggregation.
Central Nervous System - Stroke.
Miscellaneous - Flushing, venous streaking, irritation at the infusion site.
