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Sodium Nitroprusside

Anti anginals

Description

Sodium nitroprusside is a medication used in the management of acute hypertension. It is a potent vasodilator and is administered as an IV infusion with intensive monitoring in place.

Mechanism of action

It relaxes directly arteriolar and venous smooth muscle. It decreases preload & after load.

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Mechanism of action

It relaxes directly arteriolar and venous smooth muscle. It decreases preload & after load.

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