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Instance: Nitroprusside

Types
Own Slots
  Slot Name Value
Alternatives  
CanImprove  
CautionWithMedicationsUsed  
Comment Drug is light sensitive
Contraindication  
CouldBeRelatedTo  
Cui C0028193
Definition A powerful vasodilator used in emergencies to lower blood pressure or to improve cardiac function. It is also an indicator for free sulfhydryl groups in proteins. (MeSH)
DespiteReceivingTreatment  
DoNotUseWithMedicationGroup  
EspeciallyEffectiveAgainst Malignant_hypertension, Cardiogenic_shock
Improves  
Incrementsmgday  
InitiatingDose  
MaintenanceDose  
MaximumRecommendedDailyDose  
MeanDailyDose  
RelevantSignOrSymptom  
SideEffect Diastolic_hypotension, Isocyanate_toxicity, Systolic_hypotension
Synonyms  
TargetDose 0.3-5 ug/kg/min
TitrationPeriod  
TreatmentStatus  
Treats  
UMLSSynonyms Nitroferricyanide
UsedTogetherWithMedication  
UsedWithMedicationGroup  
UseWhenExistsIntoleranceOf  
UseWithTest  

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