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Sodium Nitroprusside (Nitropress, Nipride)

Anesthesia Implications

Clinically reviewed by anesthesia providers · Updated

Classification:
direct-acting vasodilator
Therapeutic Effects:
Treatment of acute hypertension, venous and arterial dilation
Primary Considerations:

Hemodynamics - decreases afterload, preload, and SVR. Cardiac output is improved. Vessel dilation is both arterial and venous (slightly more). Cerebral vasodilator - Nitroprusside will INCREASE...

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