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

Dr. Jeffrey Pollard reviewed this

21 year experience in ENT and Head and Neck Surgery

Drug Class

Blood pressure medicine

Brands

Nipride

Side Effects

Common

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

Serious

Low blood pressure

Treats

Congestive heart failure
4.8
6 reviews
Hypertensive emergency
3
5 reviews
Heart failure
1
5 reviews

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