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Nitroprusside sodium is a blood pressure agent which is a kind of cardiovascular drug.

Dr. Jeffrey Pollard reviewed this

23 year experience in ENT and Head and Neck Surgery

Drug Class

Blood pressure medicine

Brands

Nipride • Hypoten

Side Effects

Common

Slow heart rate
Dizziness
Restlessness
Abdominal pain
Nausea
Flushing
Headache
Excessive sweating
Muscle twitching
Rash

Serious

Low blood pressure

Treats

Hypertensive emergency
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Congestive heart failure
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Heart failure
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