Used primarily in the treatment of hypertension, this compound functions as a vasodilator by relaxing blood vessels, thereby lowering blood pressure. It is often employed in combination with other antihypertensive agents for better control of severe or resistant hypertension. Its mechanism involves stimulating the release of nitric oxide, which promotes smooth muscle relaxation in vascular walls. Due to its potent effect, it is typically reserved for cases where oral therapy is not feasible, administered intravenously in acute settings. It may also be used in heart failure management to reduce cardiac workload by decreasing afterload. Monitoring is required due to potential side effects like reflex tachycardia, fluid retention, or lupus-like syndrome with prolonged use.