Drug Information
Generic Name:
Nitroprusside
Pronunciation:
nigh-troe-PRUS-ide
Product Name:
Nipride
Category:
Vasodilators
How is it given?:
intravenous (IV)
Uses:
Severe high blood pressure
Comment:
Nitroprusside is a very powerful drug. It has a rapid onset of action when started and its effect goes away quickly when it is stopped.