SODIUM NITROPRUSSIDE

LOE Approaching

sodium nitroprusside

NDAINJECTIONINJECTABLE
Approved
Jul 1982
Lifecycle
LOE Approaching
Competitive Pressure
30/100

Mechanism of Action

CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY The principal pharmacological action of sodium nitroprusside is relaxation of vascular smooth muscle and consequent dilatation of peripheral arteries and veins. Other smooth muscle (e.g., uterus, duodenum) is not affected. Sodium nitroprusside is more active on veins than on…

Data Sources
  • Drug label: DailyMed / FDA
  • Clinical trials: ClinicalTrials.gov
  • Patent data: FDA Orange Book
  • Spending data: CMS Medicare

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