Drug Name |
Sodium nitroprusside |
Drug ID |
BADD_D02046 |
Description |
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. |
Indications and Usage |
For immediate reduction of blood pressure of patients in hypertensive crises, reduce bleeding during surgery, and for the treatment of acute congestive heart failure |
Marketing Status |
approved; investigational |
ATC Code |
C02DD01 |
DrugBank ID |
DB00325
|
KEGG ID |
D00614
|
MeSH ID |
D009599
|
PubChem ID |
11953895
|
TTD Drug ID |
D07XVR
|
NDC Product Code |
29902-0013; 42571-283; 67457-839; 69097-532; 42533-113; 14789-012; 71839-120; 72485-105; 70121-1189; 52221-111; 59651-172; 14335-132; 25208-003; 71288-202; 64757-0015; 69575-4007; 42973-231; 65571-0020; 70069-261; 70436-028; 14335-133; 55150-320; 72485-305; 14335-130; 43598-587; 51754-1006; 65145-101; 67457-999; 14335-134; 42571-265; 51754-1029 |
UNII |
EAO03PE1TC
|
Synonyms |
Nitroprusside | Cyanonitrosylferrate | Nitroferricyanide | Nipruton | Nitriate | Nitropress | Nitroprusside, Disodium Salt, Dihydrate | Nipride | Naniprus | Nitroprussiat Fides | Sodium Nitroprusside | Nitroprusside, Sodium | Nitroprusside, Disodium Salt | Disodium Salt Nitroprusside | Ketostix |