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Medicines sodium nitroprusside dihydrateQuestion & answer

sodium nitroprusside dihydrate · Medicine question

Why is blood pressure monitored continuously with sodium nitroprusside dihydrate?

iatroX medicinesPublished 21 August 2026Reviewed 21 August 2026

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Answer

Its effect is rapid and potent, and excessive vasodilation can cause severe hypotension.

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Sodium Nitroprusside 50 mg/2 mL Concentrate For Solution For Infusionemc · SmPC Current selected SmPC · Version 1

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