Nitroprusside Benefits & Uses

Nitroprusside is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

High BP (Read More - Home Remedies for High Blood Pressure)

Other Benefits

Heart Failure

Nitroprusside 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

Nitroprusside Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Nitroprusside is used -

Mild

Chest Pain
Slow heart rate (pulse)
Dizziness
Difficulty breathing
पेट दर्द
Dry Skin
Headache
Weight gain

Nitroprusside Related Warnings

Is the use of Nitroprusside safe for pregnant women?

Nitroprusside has many dangerous side effects in pregnant women. If you are pregnant, do not consume Nitroprusside without medical advice.

Severe
Is the use of Nitroprusside safe during breastfeeding?

Nitroprusside may have very limited harmful effects for breastfeeding women.

Mild
What is the effect of Nitroprusside on the Kidneys?

Nitroprusside is not harmful for kidneys.

Safe
What is the effect of Nitroprusside on the Liver?

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

Mild
What is the effect of Nitroprusside on the Heart?

Very few cases of side effects of Nitroprusside on the heart have been reported.

Mild

Severe Interaction of Nitroprusside with Other Drugs

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

Severe

Paracetamol,Chlorpheniramine,Dextromethorphan

Phenylephrine

Nitroprusside Contraindications

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

Cyanide Poisoning
Kidney Disease
Hypothyroidism
Anemia
Liver Disease

Frequently asked Questions about Nitroprusside

Is this Nitroprusside habit forming or addictive?

No, you will not get addicted to Nitroprusside.

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

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

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, but take Nitroprusside only as per medical advice.

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

No, Nitroprusside is not used to treat mental disorders.

No

Nitroprusside Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Nitroprusside

Taking Nitroprusside with food does not cause any problems.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Nitroprusside

Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Nitroprusside.

Unknown