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SODIUM NITROPRUSSIDE BAXTER (Baxter Healthcare Pty Ltd)
Product name
SODIUM NITROPRUSSIDE BAXTER
Sponsor
Date registered
Evaluation commenced
Decision date
Approval time
148 (255 working days)
Active ingredients
sodium nitroprusside
Registration type
New generic medicine
Indication
SODIUM NITROPRUSSIDE BAXTER concentrated injection is indicated for:
- Immediate reduction of blood pressure in patients with hypertensive crises. Concomitant oral antihypertensive medication should be started while the hypertensive emergency is being brought under control with sodium nitroprusside.
- Producing controlled hypotension during anaesthesia in order to reduce bleeding in surgical procedures where surgeon and anaesthetist deem it appropriate.
- Short term therapy of cardiac failure, to enhance cardiac output and lower myocardial oxygen requirements. Patients should be commenced on oral therapy as soon as possible.