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## Vasodilators - Vasodilators decrease blood pressure (BP) - Act directly on arterial and venous smooth muscle - Cause relaxation - Cause peripheral vasodilation - Systemic Vascular Resistance (SVR) and BP ### Categories - **Hydra Lazines:** direct arterial vasodilators - **Sodium Nitroprusside*...

## Vasodilators - Vasodilators decrease blood pressure (BP) - Act directly on arterial and venous smooth muscle - Cause relaxation - Cause peripheral vasodilation - Systemic Vascular Resistance (SVR) and BP ### Categories - **Hydra Lazines:** direct arterial vasodilators - **Sodium Nitroprusside** - Mix vasodilator - Venous and Arteries - Acute situations ### Adverse effects - "Downer" symptoms