nitroglycerin vs. nitroprusside

[trgf]

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what's the difference between the two types of direct acting vasodilators -
ie. nitoglycerin and nitroprusside?

 

[RySerr21]

what's the difference between the two types of direct acting vasodilators -
ie. nitoglycerin and nitroprusside?

nitroglycerin - vasodilates veins >>>>>>> arteries

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

 

[Mr hawkings]

nitroglycerin - vasodilates veins >>>>>>> arteries

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

Administer with thiosulfate if used long term to counter cyanide toxicity