Paramedic Drug Cards
Readings of weekly drug cards based on the NREMT curriculum.
Paramedic Drug Cards
Sodium Nitroprusside
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Michael Egan
- Trade – Nipride
- Class – Antihypertensive agent
- MOA – Causes direct relaxation of both arteries and veins
- Indication – HTN emergencies
- Contraindications – Hypotension, increased ICP, cerebrovascular disease, coronary artery disease, hepatic disease, renal disease, pulmonary disease.
- Side effects – Cyanide or thiocyanate toxicity, N/V, dizziness, headache, restlessness, abdominal pain, methemoglobinemia.
- Dosing
Adult 0.3-10mcg/kg/min
Pedi 0.5 – 10mcg/kg/min