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A hypertensive patient weigh 165 lbs. his physician prescribed nipride (nitroprusside). is that only iv?

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Yes: Yes. Nipride (nitroprusside) is an IV-only nitrate medicine for acute hypertensive urgency. There are other nitrates available in tablet form for maintenance of hypertension.

Answered 7/16/2015

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