Sodium<unk>  is primarily used as a potent vasodilator.
Works predominantly in arterioles and venules as a result of its breakdown to nitric oxide (NO).
Nitric oxide reduces both total peripheral resistance and venous return, thus decreasing both preload and afterload
Thiocyanate level when checking for toxicity
Nitroprusside
Captopril
Milrinone
Nitroglycerin
Dobutamine
Adenosine
Hydralazine
Atenolol