Nipress Injection

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Nipress Injection

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Nipress Information

Nipress is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Injection. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of High BP. The alternative uses of Nipress have also been explained below.

The optimal dosage of Nipress is largely dependent on the individual's body weight, medical history, gender and age. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.

While these are the most often observed Nipress side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Such side effects of Nipress normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.

Furthermore, you should know that effect of Nipress is Severe for pregnant women and Mild for women who are breastfeeding. Further, the section on Nipress related warnings talks about Nipress's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.

Nipress is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Cyanide Poisoning, Kidney Disease, Liver Disease as it can result in adverse effects. Some other conditions that can be affected by Nipress are listed in the contraindications section below.

Besides this, Nipress may also have severe interaction with some medicines. See below for a complete list.

Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Nipress is considered not safe while driving, and is not addictive.



Nipress Benefits & Uses

Nipress is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Other Benefits

Nipress Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group Dosage
Adult
  • Disease: High Blood Pressure
  • Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician
  • Single Maximum Dose: 3 mcg/kg
  • Dosage Route: Parenteral
  • Frequency: doctor administered
  • Course Duration: As directed by the doctor
  • Special Instructions: dose should be given as 0.3 mcg/kg/minute for 10 minutes
Geriatric
  • Disease: High Blood Pressure
  • Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician
  • Single Maximum Dose: 3 mcg/kg
  • Dosage Route: Parenteral
  • Frequency: doctor administered
  • Course Duration: As directed by the doctor
  • Special Instructions: dose should be given as 0.3 mcg/kg/minute for 10 minutes
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)
  • Disease: High Blood Pressure
  • Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician
  • Single Maximum Dose: 5 mcg/kg
  • Dosage Route: Parenteral
  • Frequency: doctor administered
  • Course Duration: As directed by the doctor
  • Special Instructions: dose should be given as 0.3 mcg/kg/minute for 10 minutes
2 - 12 years (Child)
  • Disease: High Blood Pressure
  • Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician
  • Single Maximum Dose: 5 mcg/kg
  • Dosage Route: Parenteral
  • Frequency: doctor administered
  • Course Duration: As directed by the doctor
  • Special Instructions: dose should be given as 0.3 mcg/kg/minute for 10 minutes
Infant (1 month to 2 years)
  • Disease: High Blood Pressure
  • Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician
  • Single Maximum Dose: 5 mcg/kg
  • Dosage Route: Parenteral
  • Frequency: doctor administered
  • Course Duration: As directed by the doctor
  • Special Instructions: dose should be given as 0.3 mcg/kg/minute for 10 minutes

Nipress Related Warnings

  • Is the use of Nipress safe for pregnant women?


    Nipress shows severe side effect on pregnant women. For this reason, pregnant women should only take it after taking medical advice.

    Severe
  • Is the use of Nipress safe during breastfeeding?


    Nipress may have very limited harmful effects for breastfeeding women.

    Mild
  • What is the effect of Nipress on the Kidneys?


    Nipress is completely safe for kidneys.

    Safe
  • What is the effect of Nipress on the Liver?


    Nipress is rarely harmful for the liver.

    Mild
  • What is the effect of Nipress on the Heart?


    Nipress may have mild side effects on the heart. Most people will never see any effect on the heart.

    Mild


Severe Interaction of Nipress with Other Drugs

Nipress should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Paracetamol,Chlorpheniramine,Dextromethorphan
    Phenylephrine


    Nipress Contraindications

    If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Nipress unless your doctor advises you to do so -



    Frequently asked Questions about Nipress

    • Is this Nipress habit forming or addictive?


      Forming a habit of Nipress has not been reported.

      No
    • Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?


      No, you should do not do anything that requires concentration and attention as the Nipress can make you feel drowsy.

      Dangerous
    • Is it safe?


      Nipress should be used only after doctor's advice.

      Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
    • Is it able to treat mental disorders?


      There is no benefit of taking Nipress for mental disorders.

      No

    Nipress Interactions with Food and Alcohol

    • Interaction between Food and Nipress


      Taking Nipress with food is safe.

      Safe
    • Interaction between Alcohol and Nipress


      It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Nipress and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.

      Unknown


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    This medicine data has been created by -

    Vikas Chauhan

    B.Pharma, Pharmacy
    5 Years of Experience


    References

    US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Sodium nitroprusside

    KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 567-568

    April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 918-920

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