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Nitropress

Generic Name: nitroprusside (nye troe PRUS ide)
Brand Names: Nitropress

What is nitroprusside?

Nitroprusside is a vasodilator that works by relaxing the muscles in your blood vessels to help them dilate (widen). This lowers blood pressure and allows blood to flow more easily through your veins and arteries.

Nitroprusside is used to treat congestive heart failure and life-threatening high blood pressure (hypertension). Nitroprusside is also used to keep blood pressure low during a surgery.

Nitroprusside may also be used for purposes other than those listed in this medication guide.

What is the most important information I should know about nitroprusside?

Before receiving nitroprusside, tell your doctor if you have high blood pressure (hypertension), liver disease, anemia (a lack of red blood cells), a seizure disorder, or a history of head injury or brain tumor.

Symptoms of a nitroprusside overdose may include nausea, vomiting, stomach pain, sweating, severe dizziness, headache, muscle twitching, fast or pounding heartbeat, restless feeling, and chest or back pain.

What should I discuss with my health care provider before receiving nitroprusside?

• hereditary vision loss (Leber"s disease);

• vision problems caused by smoking; or

• a history of blood clot in your brain.

Before receiving nitroprusside, tell your doctor if you are allergic to any drugs, or if you have:

• high blood pressure (hypertension);

• liver disease;

• anemia (a lack of red blood cells);

• epilepsy or other seizure disorder; or

• a history of head injury or brain tumor.

If you have any of these conditions, you may not be able to receive nitroprusside, or you may need dosage adjustments or special tests during treatment.

How should I take nitroprusside?

Nitroprusside is given as an injection through a needle placed into a vein. An infusion pump is used to inject nitroprusside, to assure that you do not receive the medicine too quickly.

To be sure nitroprusside is not causing harmful effects, your blood pressure will need to be checked during the entire time you are receiving this medication.

What happens if I miss a dose?

Since nitroprusside is usually given as needed in a hospital setting, it is not likely that you will miss a dose.

What happens if I overdose?

Symptoms of a nitroprusside overdose may include nausea, vomiting, stomach pain, sweating, severe dizziness, headache, muscle twitching, fast or pounding heartbeat, restless feeling, and chest or back pain.

What should I avoid while receiving nitroprusside?

Follow your doctor"s instructions about any restrictions in food, beverages, activities, or other medications after treatment with nitroprusside.

Nitroprusside side effects

• feeling extremely light-headed, even while lying down;

• confusion, ringing in your ears;

• fainting, breathing that stops;

• gasping or struggling to breathe;

• dizziness with nausea and vomiting, confusion, rapid breathing, and seizure;

• tremors, chills, bowel or bladder urgency;

• fast, slow, or uneven heart rate;

• easy bruising or bleeding; or

• muscle pain or weakness, numb or cold feeling in your arms and legs.

Less serious side effects may be more likely to occur, such as:

• skin rash;

• warmth, redness, or tingly feeling under your skin;

• darkening or deeper color of veins through your skin; or

• pain or irritation where the needle is placed.

Side effects other than those listed here may also occur. Talk to your doctor about any side effect that seems unusual or that is especially bothersome.

What other drugs will affect nitroprusside?

Before receiving nitroprusside, tell your doctor if you take any blood pressure medications. You may not be able to receive nitroprusside, or you may need dosage adjustments or special tests during treatment.

There may be other drugs that can affect nitroprusside. Tell your doctor about all the prescription and over-the-counter medications you use. This includes vitamins, minerals, herbal products, and drugs prescribed by other doctors. Do not start using a new medication without telling your doctor.

Where can I get more information?

• Your doctor or pharmacist has information about nitroprusside written for health professionals that you may read.

What does my medication look like?

Nitroprusside is available with a prescription under the brand name Nitropress. Other brand or generic forms may also be available. Ask your pharmacist any questions you have about this medication, especially if it is new to you.

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