Indication:

1. As a short-acting hypotensive agent in the treatment of hypertensive crisis.

2. Can also be used to produce controlled hypotension during general anaesthesia in order to reduce bleeding in surgical procedures

3. Has also been used to reduce preload and afterload in severe congestive heart failure

Composition: Each vial contains: Sodium Nitroprusside eq. to Sodium Nitroprusside Dihydrate. 50mg

Presentation: 5ml vial carton. Stored in a cool and dry place, protected from light.

A hypotensive agent, is available as a reddish-brown sterile powder for reconstitution and dilution in sterile 5% dextrose in water, to be used only for intravenous infusion. Chemically, sodium nitroprusside is disodium pentacyanonitrosylferrate (2-) dihydrate.

Dosage and Administration: The content of a 50mg PRUSIDE vial should be dissolved in 2 to 3ml of sterile 5% dextrose injection.