NIPRESS 50MG INJECTION

NIPRESS 50MG INJECTION belongs to the group of medicines called vasodilators indicated for the treatment of hypertension in emergency situations. It is also used to produce controlled hypertension in order to reduce bleeding during surgery. NIPRESS 50MG INJECTION may also be used in acute congestive heart failure.
 
NIPRESS 50MG INJECTION contains Sodium nitroprusside that works by relaxing the muscles in the blood vessels to help them dilate/widen. This causes a decrease in blood pressure. Thereby, NIPRESS 50MG INJECTION helps in controlling blood pressure.
 
In some cases, NIPRESS 50MG INJECTION may cause side effects such as nausea, vomiting, sweating, headache, and abdominal pain. Most of these side effects do not require medical attention and will resolve gradually over time. However, you are advised to talk to your doctor if the side effects persist or worsen.
 
Let your doctor know if you are allergic to any of the components in NIPRESS 50MG INJECTION. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Keep your doctor informed about your health condition and medications to rule out any side effects/interactions.

NIPRESS 50MG INJECTION belongs to the group of medicines called vasodilators indicated for the treatment of hypertensive crisis who have not responded adequately to standard treatment. It is also used to produce controlled hypertension in order to reduce bleeding during surgery when both anaesthesiologists and surgeons decide it is necessary. NIPRESS 50MG INJECTION may also be used in acute congestive heart failure. NIPRESS 50MG INJECTION contains Sodium nitroprusside that works by widening the blood vessels. This causes a decrease in blood pressure.

• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Sweating
• Headache
• Abdominal pain
• Restlessness
• Agitation
• Irritation at the injection site

Do not take NIPRESS 50MG INJECTION if you are allergic to any of its components or if you have low brain circulation or anaemia. Inform your doctor if you have liver disease, severe kidney disease, hereditary vision loss (Leber’s disease), vision problems caused by smoking, a history of blood clots in the brain, vitamin B12 deficiency, hypovolaemia (low blood volume), raised intracranial pressure (raised pressure within the head), thyroid problems, high blood pressure, seizure, head injury or brain tumour, difficulty breathing, or hypothermia (decreased body temperature). Consult your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.

Drug-Drug Interactions: Inform your doctor if you are taking ganglionic blocking agents (hexamethonium), vasodilators (hydralazine), negative inotropic agents, or inhaled anaesthetics.

Drug-Food Interactions: No interactions found/established.

Drug-Disease Interactions: Inform your doctor if you have low brain circulation, low blood volume, or anaemia.

• HEXAMETHONIUM
• HYDRALAZINE

• You are advised to consume low salt and a low-fat diet. 
• Eat a diet rich in whole grains, vegetables, and fruits.
• Avoid smoking and alcohol consumption.
• Maintain a healthy weight with proper diet and exercise.
• Manage stress with meditation, yoga, and massage.

Blood pressure should be continuously monitored as NIPRESS 50MG INJECTION may cause a precipitous decrease in blood pressure.

Hypertensive crisis: Hypertensive crisis is a medical emergency in which there is a sudden, severe increase in blood pressure. It can lead to life-threatening health problems, heart attack or stroke. The blood pressure reading in a hypertensive emergency is 180/120mm Hg or greater. Symptoms include headache or blurred vision, increasing confusion, increasing chest pain, increasing shortness of breath, seizure, and swelling/oedema.

Congestive heart failure: It is a condition in which the heart is unable to pump blood as effectively as it should. Conditions such as coronary artery disease, arrhythmia, congenital heart defect, diabetes, overactive/underactive thyroid, or high blood pressure make the heart too weak to pump blood efficiently. Symptoms include shortness of breath, rapid heartbeat, swollen legs, and fatigue.