Sodium Nitroprusside Pharmacology

Sodium Nitroprusside

About Sodium Nitroprusside
Nitrovasodilator, Antihypertensive ,in CHF,MI therapy adjunct.
Mechanism of Action of Sodium Nitroprusside
It is a rapid acting vasodilator. Endothelial cells and RBCs split it in to generate NO which relaxes vascular smooth muscles. It relaxes both resistance and capacitance vessels and thus reduces both preload and after load. It reduces total peripheral resistance, Cardiac output, and decreases the myocardial work.
Pharmacokinets of Sodium Nitroprusside
Absorption: Unstable in alkaline Ph, so should be given intravenously. Metabolism: Metabolized in endothelial cells, RBCs, and liver. Excretion: Excreted through urine.
Onset of Action for Sodium Nitroprusside
Within 30seconds
Duration of Action for Sodium Nitroprusside
3minutes
Half Life of Sodium Nitroprusside
3days
Side Effects of Sodium Nitroprusside
1.Palpitation
2.Nervousness
3.Vomiting
4.Perspiration
5.Abdominal pain
6.Disorientation
7.Weakness
8.Lactic acidosis
9.Psychosis
10.Headache
11.Nausea
12.Vomiting
13.Methaemoglobinemia

Contra-indications of Sodium Nitroprusside
1.Hypersensitivity to the drug
2.Compensatory hyper tension


Special Precautions while taking Sodium Nitroprusside
1.Wrap the container with black silver paper to prevent exposure to light
2.Should be administered as I.V. infusion,
3.Lower dosage is required with other anti hypertensive drugs
4.Monitor BP and use infusion pump,
5.Use with caution in Chronic obstructive pulmonary diseases

Pregnancy Related Information
Use with caution
Old Age Related Information
May be used
Breast Feeding Related Information
Contraindicated
Children Related Information
N/A
Indications for Sodium Nitroprusside
1.Hypertensive emergencies
2.Congestive heart failure
3.Acute mitral regurgitation
4.Pump failure during myocardial infarction
5.Produce controlled hypotension during surgery

Interactions for Sodium Nitroprusside
Diuretics, inotropic agents: Useful combination in cardiac failure.
Antihypertensives: Sensitivity enhanced by antihypertensives.
Typical Dosage for Sodium Nitroprusside
Starts with 0.1mcg/kg/minute and gradually increases up to 6mcg/kg/minute based up on the patient`s response
Maximum dose: 8mcg/kg/minute
Children: Starts with I.V. infusion of 0.003mg/kg/minute in dextrose in water solution. Adjust the dosage based on patient`s response up to 0.008mg.
Heart failure: Starts with 10 to 15mcg/kg/minute. Increases based on patient`s response up to 200mcg/kg/minute.
Maximum dose: 4mcg/kg/minute.

Schedule of Sodium Nitroprusside
H
Storage Requirements for Sodium Nitroprusside
Store in a well wrapped aluminium foil container to protect from light.
Effects of Missed Dosage of Sodium Nitroprusside
Take the missed dose as soon as noticed and if it is the time for next dose then skip the missed dose. Continue the regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
Effects of Overdose of Sodium Nitroprusside
Monitor thyocynate concentration & remove drug from the body by haemodialysis. Do supportive & symptomatic treatment

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