Sodium nitroprusside Intravenous and Tricosal

• Generic Name: nitroprusside
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Nitropress, Nipride RTU

Sodium nitroprusside injection is used for lowering of blood pressure immediately in adults and children with high blood pressure. Sodium nitroprusside is also used to reduce bleeding during surgery, and treats acute heart failure. Sodium nitroprusside is a direct-acting vasodilator.

Sodium nitroprusside is to be given only by or under the direct supervision of your doctor.

• Generic Name: choline salicylate / magnesium salicylate
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Choline magnesium trisalicylate, Tricosal, Trilisate, CMT

Tricosal is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) that works by reducing substances in the body that cause pain, fever, and inflammation.

Tricosal is used to treat mild-to-moderate pain, fever, inflammatory conditions, and pain, swelling, or stiffness associated with arthritis. Tricosal is also used to reduce fever in adults.

Tricosal may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.