DBL SODIUM NITROPRUSSIDE Solution for injection Ref.[8344] Active ingredients: Nitroprusside

Source: Medicines and Medical Devices Safety Authority (NZ)  Revision Year: 2019  Publisher: Pfizer New Zealand Limited, P O Box 3998, Auckland, New Zealand, 1140, Toll Free Number: 0800 736 363

Product name and form

DBL Sodium Nitroprusside 50 mg/2 mL Concentrated Injection Vial.

Pharmaceutical Form

Solution for injection.

DBL Sodium Nitroprusside concentrated injection is a clear solution, sodium nitroprusside is a reddish-brown powder which is soluble in water. In aqueous solution, it is photosensitive and must be protected from light.

Qualitative and quantitative composition

DBL Sodium Nitroprusside concentrated injection is a sterile solution containing the equivalent of 50 milligram of sodium nitroprusside dihydrate [sodium nitrosylpentacyanoferrate (III)] per 2 mL, in sterile water for injections.

For the full list of excipients, see section 6.1.

Active Ingredient Description
Nitroprusside

The principal pharmacological action of nitroprusside is relaxation of vascular smooth muscle and consequent dilation of peripheral arteries and veins. Other smooth muscle (e.g. uterus, duodenum) is not affected. Nitroprusside is more active on veins than on arteries.

List of Excipients

Water for injection

Pack sizes and marketing

DBL Sodium Nitroprusside concentrated injection is a clear solution available in amber glass vials containing the equivalent of 50 mg sodium nitroprusside dihydrate in 2 mL solution..

StrengthVolumePack Size
50 milligram/2 mL2 mLvial 1

Marketing authorization holder

Pfizer New Zealand Limited, P O Box 3998, Auckland, New Zealand, 1140, Toll Free Number: 0800 736 363

Marketing authorization dates and numbers

Date of first approval: 01 Nov 2012

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