Drug details
Sodium Nitroprusside (Nitropress) Injection (sodium nitroprusside for injection)
type of Vasodilators
Sodium nitroprusside is an antihypertensive drug indicated for the immediate reduction of blood pressure of adult and pediatric patients in hypertensive crises. Concomitant longer-acting antihypertensive medication should be administered so that the duration of treatment with sodium nitroprusside can be minimized. Sodium nitroprusside is also indicated for producing controlled hypotension in order to reduce bleeding during surgery, and for the treatment of acute congestive heart failure. Sodium nitroprusside is available in generic form.
This drug may have the following side effects:
- hives,
- difficulty breathing,
- swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat,
- dark urine,
- fever,
- pale skin,
- lightheadedness,
- confusion,
- dizziness,
- blurred vision,
- headache,
- fainting,
- sweating,
- chest pain or pressure,
- unusual tiredness,
- sore throat,
- slow heartbeat,
- unusual bleeding, and
- fast, pounding, or irregular heartbeat,
- bluish-colored lips, fingernails, or palms,
- easily bruising
The following drugs are related to Sodium Nitroprusside (Nitropress) Injection, either as a replacement or used together:
- Apresoline (hydralazine)
- Azilect (rasagiline)
- Bumex (bumetanide)
- Demadex (torsemide)
- Emerphed (ephedrine sulfate injection)
- Minipress (prazosin hcl)
- Nitropress (nitroprusside sodium)