Patient was educated on precautions to be exercised while taking Sodium Nitroprusside as follows: Sodium Nitroprusside is contraindicated in individuals with abnormally high heart rates. So, if your heart rate is being abnormally high (consistently more than 100), with the use of this medication, report this to your physician immediately. As Sodium Nitroprusside is significantly eliminated in the urine, renal function could be periodically monitored. Observe compliance with any regular lab work ordered to study [...]

Patient was educated on precautions to be exercised while taking Sodium Nitroprusside as follows: Sodium Nitroprusside is contraindicated in individuals with abnormally low blood pressures. Use of this medication in hypotensive individuals can result in extremely low blood pressure with reduced flow to vital organs, resulting in compromised function of these organs. So, if your blood pressures are being consistently low, with the use of these medications, report this to your physician. Metabolism of Sodium [...]

Patient was educated on precautions to be exercised while taking Sodium Nitroprusside as follows: Be aware of signs and symptoms of hypotension, to avoid any episodes of altered levels of consciousness and accidental falls. One should stay away from activities, such as, driving and operating heavy machinery, until they are used to the side effects caused by Sodium Nitroprusside. Be aware of signs and symptoms of tachycardia, as extremely high heart rate, secondary to use [...]

Patient was educated on the side effects of using Sodium Nitroprusside as follows: Symptoms of hypotension can occur secondary to arterial and venous vasodilation with reduced resistance to the contraction of heart and increased capacitance of the veins. This can reduce blood supply to distant vital organs, such as, brain and result in symptoms such as, dizziness, headache, and feeling lightheaded. Patients can present with a very rapid heart rate, as a compensatory measure for [...]

Patient was educated on contraindications for using Sodium Nitroprusside as follows: Sodium Nitroprusside is contraindicated in individuals with abnormally high heart rates. So, if your heart rate is being abnormally high (consistently more than 100), with the use of this medication, report this to your physician immediately. Sodium Nitroprusside is metabolized in the RBCs and lead to the production of cyanide ion, which can be extremely toxic. Cyanide levels should be carefully watched for in [...]