All are true about Sodium nitroprusside except
Correct Answer: Drug of choice for Hypertensive emergency
Description: Sodium nitroprusside is used as a second line treatment for Hypertensive emergency (DOC is Nicardipine).
It is a mixed vasodilator which acts on endothelium to release Nitric oxide (NO).
It is metabolized by liver to produce thiocyanate and may cause hypothyroidism.
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