<p>Sodium nitroprusside is indicated for the immediate reduction of blood pressure of adult and pediatric patients in hypertensive crises. Concomitant longer-acting&nbsp;antihypertensive&nbsp;medication should be administered so that the duration of treatment with sodium nitroprusside can be minimized. Sodium nitroprusside is also indicated for producing controlled&nbsp;hypotension&nbsp;in order to reduce bleeding during surgery. This is also indicated for the treatment of acute&nbsp;congestive heart failure.</p>