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