Joint Formulary & PAD

Sodium nitroprusside - Hypertension (severe / crisis)

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Status 1

Red
Formulations :
  • Intravenous infusion
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Documentation

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PAD Profile

ChemicalSubstance :
Sodium nitroprusside
Indication :
Hypertension (severe / crisis)
Group Name :
Keywords :
hypertensive emergency, hypertensive crisis, severe hypertension
Brand Names Include :
Important Information :
Unlicensed. Hypertensive crisis
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Other Indications

Below are listed other indications that Sodium nitroprusside is used to treat.

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Other Drugs

Below are listed other drugs that are used to treat Hypertension (severe / crisis).

Committee Recommendations (1)

The Surrey Heartlands Area Prescribing Committee agreed the traffic light status of this drug and indication as part of the Joint Formulary review.