All are true about Sodium nitroprusside except
It acts on endothelium to produce Nitric Oxide
Drug of choice for Hypertensive emergency
It is both arterial & veno-dillator
It can cause hypothyroidism
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.