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Pharmacology C.V.S 1050a1f3

The mechanism of action of sodium nitroprusside is:

A
Increased cAMP
B
Stimulation of guanylate cyclase
C
Calcium channel blockage
D
K+ channel opener
High-Yield Explanation
Ans. (B) Stimulation of guanylate cyclase(Ref: KDT 8th/e p544)Sodium nitroprusside acts by releasing nitric oxide (NO). This stimulates guanylate cyclase and results in the elevation of cGMP, which is a potent vasodilator.

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