What is the fuction of Sodium nitroprusside as Drug ?

Nitroprusside belongs to a group of drugs called antihypertensives. It rapid acting vasodilator, active on both arteries and vains. Nitroprusside is also used to treat high blood pressure and congestive heart failure

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