Pruside

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Pruside Information

Pruside, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Injection. High BP are some of its major therapeutic uses. Pruside also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.

The right dosage of Pruside depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. Besides the medical condition it is advised for, the route of administration also plays an important role in determining the correct drug dosage. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.

While these are the most often observed Pruside side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Such side effects of Pruside normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.

In addition, Pruside's effect is Severe during pregnancy and Mild for lactating mothers. Further, the section on Pruside related warnings talks about Pruside's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.

Pruside is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Cyanide Poisoning, Kidney Disease, Liver Disease as it can result in adverse effects. The section on Pruside contraindications lists all such conditions.

Drug reaction of Pruside with other medicines has been reported. Refer to the list below for further details.

In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Pruside is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.



Pruside Benefits & Uses

Pruside is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Other Benefits

Pruside Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group Dosage
Adult
  • Disease: High Blood Pressure
  • Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician
  • Single Maximum Dose: 3 mcg/kg
  • Dosage Route: Parenteral
  • Frequency: doctor administered
  • Course Duration: As directed by the doctor
  • Special Instructions: dose should be given as 0.3 mcg/kg/minute for 10 minutes
Geriatric
  • Disease: High Blood Pressure
  • Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician
  • Single Maximum Dose: 3 mcg/kg
  • Dosage Route: Parenteral
  • Frequency: doctor administered
  • Course Duration: As directed by the doctor
  • Special Instructions: dose should be given as 0.3 mcg/kg/minute for 10 minutes
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)
  • Disease: High Blood Pressure
  • Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician
  • Single Maximum Dose: 5 mcg/kg
  • Dosage Route: Parenteral
  • Frequency: doctor administered
  • Course Duration: As directed by the doctor
  • Special Instructions: dose should be given as 0.3 mcg/kg/minute for 10 minutes
2 - 12 years (Child)
  • Disease: High Blood Pressure
  • Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician
  • Single Maximum Dose: 5 mcg/kg
  • Dosage Route: Parenteral
  • Frequency: doctor administered
  • Course Duration: As directed by the doctor
  • Special Instructions: dose should be given as 0.3 mcg/kg/minute for 10 minutes
Infant (1 month to 2 years)
  • Disease: High Blood Pressure
  • Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician
  • Single Maximum Dose: 5 mcg/kg
  • Dosage Route: Parenteral
  • Frequency: doctor administered
  • Course Duration: As directed by the doctor
  • Special Instructions: dose should be given as 0.3 mcg/kg/minute for 10 minutes

Pruside Related Warnings

  • Is the use of Pruside safe for pregnant women?


    Pregnant women may get severe side effects after taking Pruside. If you are pregnant, do not take Pruside without a doctor's advice.

    Severe
  • Is the use of Pruside safe during breastfeeding?


    Side effects of Pruside on breastfeeding women are very mild.

    Mild
  • What is the effect of Pruside on the Kidneys?


    Pruside is not harmful for kidneys.

    Safe
  • What is the effect of Pruside on the Liver?


    Very few cases of side effects of Pruside on the liver have been reported.

    Mild
  • What is the effect of Pruside on the Heart?


    Pruside may have mild side effects on the heart. Most people will never see any effect on the heart.

    Mild


Severe Interaction of Pruside with Other Drugs

Pruside should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Paracetamol,Chlorpheniramine,Dextromethorphan
    Phenylephrine


    Pruside Contraindications

    If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Pruside unless your doctor advises you to do so -



    Frequently asked Questions about Pruside

    • Is this Pruside habit forming or addictive?


      No, you will not get addicted to Pruside.

      No
    • Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?


      After taking Pruside you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.

      Dangerous
    • Is it safe?


      Yes, but take Pruside only as per medical advice.

      Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
    • Is it able to treat mental disorders?


      No, Pruside cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.

      No

    Pruside Interactions with Food and Alcohol

    • Interaction between Food and Pruside


      It is safe to take Pruside with food.

      Safe
    • Interaction between Alcohol and Pruside


      No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Pruside with alcohol will be.

      Unknown


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    This medicine data has been created by -

    Vikas Chauhan

    B.Pharma, Pharmacy
    5 Years of Experience


    References

    US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Sodium nitroprusside

    KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 567-568

    April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 918-920

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