HYDRALAZINE

Overview

HYDRALAZINE is a Schedule H drug.
Hydralazine is a vasodilator that works by relaxing the muscles in your blood vessels to help them dilate (widen). This lowers blood pressure and allows blood to flow more easily through your veins and arteries. Hydralazine is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).

Usage

HYDRALAZINE is generally used to treat: Hypertension

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is it safe on my liver?
A: Not Safe

Q: Is it safe on my kidney?
A: Check with your Doctor first

Q: Can I take it with alcohol?
A: Not Safe

Q: Is it safe for children?
A: Not Advised for age < 18yrs

Q: Can it be taken during pregnancy?
A: Not enough studies to prove Risk – Ask your Doctor

Q: Is it safe to take for someone breastfeeding?
A: Not Safe

How Do I Take It?

Route of Administration: Oral

Precautions

Caution should be exercised in patients with history of heart disease, kidney or liver disease, heart attack, any allergy, who are taking other medications, children, during pregnancy and breastfeeding. It may cause dizziness, do not drive a car or operate machinery while taking this medication. Avoid alcohol consumption. Monitor complete blood counts, blood pressure and antinuclear antibody titers while taking this medication.

Symptoms of Overdosage

HYDRALAZINE over-dosage can result in: Difficulty Breathing, Dizziness, Fainting, Left Arm Pain, Chest Pain, Jaws Pain, Irregular Heartbeat

Common Side-Effects

HYDRALAZINE : Head Headache, Nausea, Rapid Heart Rate (pulse), Loss Of Appetite, Loose Motion, Dizziness

Serious Side-Effects

HYDRALAZINE : Fatigue (tiredness), Dark Colored (brown) Urine, Throat Soreness, Fever, Chills

Rare Side-Effects

HYDRALAZINE : Skin Rash, Body Itching, Face Swelling, Dizziness, Difficulty Breathing

Disease Interactions

HYDRALAZINE can interfere with: Lupus Erythematosus, Aortic Supravalvular Stenosis, Glomerulonephritis, Acute Renal Failure

Technical Classification

HYDRALAZINE is categorized as: VASODILATORS / CARDIOVASCULAR AGENTS

Storage Conditions

Room Temperature (Between 15 To 25 C)

Available Alternatives

Common Drugs with HYDRALAZINE as Ingredient

APRESOL 25MG TAB	HYDRALAZINE 25 MG
DRALGEEN 20MG INJ	HYDRALAZINE 20.0 MG
HYDRALAZE 25MG TAB	HYDRALAZINE 25.0 MG
HYDRALAZINE HYDROCHLORIDE 20MG INJ	HYDRALAZINE 20.0 MG
ISOLAZINE 20MG/37.5MG TAB	HYDRALAZINE 37.5 MG, ISOSORBIDE DINITRATE 20.0 MG