Pruside Injection

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Pruside Injection

1 Injection in 1 Packet
₹ 141
1 INJECTION | 1 Packet
₹ 141
182 people have bought this recently

Pruside Information

Pruside, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Injection. High BP are some of its major therapeutic uses. Pruside also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.

The right dosage of Pruside depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. Besides the medical condition it is advised for, the route of administration also plays an important role in determining the correct drug dosage. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.

While these are the most often observed Pruside side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Such side effects of Pruside normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.

In addition, Pruside's effect is Severe during pregnancy and Mild for lactating mothers. Further, the section on Pruside related warnings talks about Pruside's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.

Pruside is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Cyanide Poisoning, Kidney Disease, Liver Disease as it can result in adverse effects. The section on Pruside contraindications lists all such conditions.

Drug reaction of Pruside with other medicines has been reported. Refer to the list below for further details.

In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Pruside is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.



Pruside Benefits & Uses

Pruside is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Other Benefits

Pruside 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

Pruside Related Warnings

  • Is the use of Pruside safe for pregnant women?


    Pruside should not be taken during pregnancy, or should only be taken on the advice of a doctor as it may have severe side effects.

    Severe
  • Is the use of Pruside safe during breastfeeding?


    Side effects of Pruside for breastfeeding are little to none, so you can take it without doctor's advice.

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


    There are no side effects of Pruside on the kidneys.

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


    Pruside may have mild side effects on the liver. Most people will never see any effect on the liver.

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


    Side effects of Pruside rarely affect the heart.

    Mild


Severe Interaction of Pruside with Other Drugs

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

Severe

Paracetamol,Chlorpheniramine,Dextromethorphan
    Phenylephrine


    Pruside Contraindications

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



    Frequently asked Questions about Pruside

    • Is this Pruside habit forming or addictive?


      No, you will not get addicted to Pruside.

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


      You may feel sleepy or tired after taking Pruside. So it is best to avoid driving.

      Dangerous
    • Is it safe?


      Pruside should be used only after doctor's advice.

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


      No, Pruside is not used to treat mental disorders.

      No

    Pruside Interactions with Food and Alcohol

    • Interaction between Food and Pruside


      Taking Pruside with food is safe.

      Safe
    • Interaction between Alcohol and Pruside


      It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Pruside 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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