Step I nitroglycerin vs. nitroprusside

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what's the difference between the two types of direct acting vasodilators -
ie. nitoglycerin and nitroprusside?
 
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what's the difference between the two types of direct acting vasodilators -
ie. nitoglycerin and nitroprusside?
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nitroglycerin - vasodilates veins >>>>>>> arteries

nitroprusside - vasodilates veins and arteries; look out for cyanide toxicity
 
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