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NIPRIDE 50mg Injection
- Does this requires a prescription ? Yes
- Generic Name: Sodium Nitroprusside:50mg
- Manufactured by : Roche
- Drug Strength : 50mg
- Drug Form : Injection
- Product SKU : dis_23981
Sodium Nitroprusside:50mg | Direct vasodilators
Manufactured / Marketed By : Roche Product Form : InjectionPack Size : 0Ingredients : Sodium Nitroprusside:50mgGeneric Category : Direct vasodilators
How it works
[post_tot;e] relaxes and dilates the blood vessels. This allows the blood to circulate freely and smoothly and reduces blood pressure.
Side effects
Major & minor side effects for NIPRIDE 50mg Injection
- Chest pain or discomfort
- Injection site pain
- Fast or irregular heartbeat
- Trouble breathing
- Dizziness
- Headache
- Constipation
- Weight gain
Uses of NIPRIDE 50mg Injection
What is it prescribed for?
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Hypertensive Emergency
This medicine is used to lower the blood pressure during a hypertensive crisis (a life-threatening high blood pressure). It also helps in producing controlled low blood pressure during surgeries to reduce the bleeding.
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Congestive Heart Failure
This medicine is used in the treatment of congestive heart failure, a condition where the heart doesn't pump blood adequately.
Concerns
Frequently asked questions
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Onset of action
The effect of this medicine can be observed within 2 minutes of administration of the dose.
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Duration of Effect
The effect of this medicine lasts for an average duration of 1 to 10 minutes.
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Safe with Alchohol?
Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
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Is it habit forming?
No habit-forming tendencies were reported.
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Usage in pregnancy?
This medicine is not recommended for pregnant women unless absolutely necessary. The potential benefits and risks should be discussed with the doctor before receiving this medicine.
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Usage while breast-feeding?
This medicine is not recommended in breastfeeding women unless absolutely necessary. The potential benefits and risks should be discussed with the doctor before receiving this medicine.
When not to use?
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Allergy
This medicine is not recommended for use in patients with a known allergy to NIPRIDE 50mg Injection or any other inactive ingredients present along with it.
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Compensatory Hypertension
This medicine is not recommended for use in patients with compensatory hypertension due to the risk of worsening of the patient's condition.
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Acute congestive heart failure due to reduced peripheral vascular resistance
This medicine is not recommended for use in patients with acute congestive heart failure associated with decreased peripheral vascular resistance due to the risk of worsening of the patient's condition.
Warnings
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Pregnancy
This medicine is not recommended for pregnant women unless absolutely necessary. The potential benefits and risks should be discussed with the doctor before receiving this medicine.
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Breast-feeding
This medicine is not recommended in breastfeeding women unless absolutely necessary. The potential benefits and risks should be discussed with the doctor before receiving this medicine.
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Intracranial hypertension
This medicine should be used with caution in patients with intracranial hypertension (increased pressure within the brain) due to the increased risk of adverse effects. Close monitoring of the clinical condition, appropriate dose adjustments, or replacement with a suitable alternative may be required in some cases based on the clinical condition of the patient.
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Liver impairment
This medicine should be used with caution in patients with liver impairment due to the increased risk of adverse effects. Close monitoring of liver function, appropriate dose adjustments, or replacement with a suitable alternative may be required in some cases based on the clinical condition of the patient.
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Kidney impairment
This medicine should be used with caution in patients with kidney impairment due to the increased risk of adverse effects. Close monitoring of kidney function, appropriate dose adjustments, or replacement with a suitable alternative may be required in some cases based on the clinical condition of the patient.
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Hypothyroidism
This medicine should be used with caution in patients with hypothyroidism (a condition of lack of enough thyroid hormones) due to the increased risk of adverse effects. Close monitoring of thyroid function, appropriate dose adjustments, or replacement with a suitable alternative may be required in some cases based on the clinical condition of the patient.
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Cyanide toxicity
Cyanide toxicity may occur in some patients on therapy with this medicine. Appropriate corrective measures, dose adjustments, or replacement with a suitable alternative may be required in some cases based on the clinical condition of the patient.
Dosage
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Missed Dose
Since this medicine is usually administered by a qualified healthcare professional in the clinical/hospital setting, the likelihood of a missed dose is very low.
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Overdose
Since this medicine is administered in the hospital setting by a qualified healthcare professional, the likelihood of an overdose is very less. However, emergency medical treatment will be initiated by the doctor if an overdose is suspected.
Interactions
Interaction with Medicines- Corticosteroids moderate
- Alprazolam moderate
- Tizanidine severe
- Asenapine moderate
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severe
This medicine is not recommended for use in patients with conditions that obstruct the arteries that supply blood to the brain due to the risk of worsening of the patient's condition. An alternative treatment option should be considered based on the clinical condition of the patient.
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moderate
This medicine should be used with extreme caution in patients with anemia due to the risk of worsening of the patient's condition. The anemia should be corrected in such patients before starting therapy with this medicine. Appropriate dose adjustments or replacement with a suitable alternative should be done under your doctor's supervision.
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moderate
This medicine should be used with caution in patients with liver impairment due to the increased risk of adverse effects. Close monitoring of liver function, appropriate dose adjustments, or replacement with a suitable alternative may be required in some cases based on the clinical condition of the patient.
General Instructions
This medicine is usually administered in the clinical/hospital setting under the supervision of a qualified healthcare professional. Follow all the instructions given by your doctor. Inform the doctor if you have a known allergy to this medicine. Report all your current medicines as well as your medical conditions to the doctor before receiving this medicine.
Other details
- Usage does not depend on food timings
- To be taken as instructed by doctor
- May cause sleepiness
References
- dailymed - SODIUM NITROPRUSSIDE [Internet]. Available from: https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfm?setid=5a599880-c133-44ef-a9f2-bd1b681563be [cited 2/6/2021]. 2020
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