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Hydralazine
Latest prescription information about Hydralazine. Learn how to pronounce the drug’s name, its indications, dosage, how to take, when to take, when not to take, side effects, special precautions, its storage instructions and warnings if any when taken during pregnancy. Also listed are the International and Indian trade name(s) of the drug and its price list.
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Generic Name : Hydralazine
Pronunciation : hye dral' a zeen
Therapeutic Classification : Vasodilators
ICD Code : Y52.3
Trade Name(s): India- Isolazine. International- Apresoline, Dralzine. Why it is prescribed (Indications) : This medication is a smooth muscle relaxant, prescribed for essential hypertension. This medication lowers the blood pressure. When it is not to be taken (Contraindications): Hypersensitivity.
Dosage & When it is to be taken : Initial: The recommended dose is 10 mg four times daily for the first 2-4 days, increase to 25 mg four times daily for the balance of the first week. How it should be taken : It comes as a tablet to take by mouth, as directed by your physician. Warnings and 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. Side Effects : Common - Headache, loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, palpitations, fast heart rate and chest pain. Less Frequent Gastrointestinal - Constipation and intestinal obstruction. Heart - Low blood pressure and swelling. Respiratory - Difficulty in breathing. Central Nervous System - Tingling, numbness, dizziness, tremors, muscle cramps, depression, disorientation and anxiety. Genitourinary - Difficulty in urination. Blood - Anemia and decrease in white blood cells. Hypersensitivity - Rash, hives, itching, fever, chills, joint pain and eosinophilia. Miscellaneous - Nasal congestion, flushing, lacrimation and eye inflammation. * Avoid excess dosage. Storage Conditions : Store it at room temperature, and in an airtight container. |
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