Hydralazine
General English name: Hydralazine
Brand: Apresoline
Application: Treatment of hypertension
Hydralazine Drug Information
Contraindications to the use of hydralazine
Drug Interaction Hydralazine
Tips to consider before taking hydralazine
Side effects of hydralazine
How to store hydralazine
Hydralazine Drug Information
Medication Information: Most people have high blood pressure (hypertension) and feel unwell. The important thing is that high blood pressure should be treated even if you are feeling well. If left untreated, it is a risk factor that can increase the risk of heart disease, stroke and other serious illnesses. Hydralazine is prescribed along with other medicines to control high blood pressure.
Hydralazine works by relaxing the muscles in the walls of blood vessels. This means that it dilates blood vessels, lowers blood pressure, and allows blood and oxygen to circulate more freely around the body. If other treatments are not suitable or effective for you, hydralazine may be prescribed. Just as hydralazine can increase the amount of water and salt in your body, it can also increase your heart rate. Other medications that are prescribed with you will help control these side effects.
Hydralazine is sometimes prescribed by doctors for other heart conditions. If you have been prescribed hydralazine for any reason other than high blood pressure, talk to your doctor if you have any questions about treatment.
Contraindications to the use of hydralazine
- Pay attention to the expiration date of the hydralazine medicine and do not take it if the medicine in your hand has expired.
- Never give hydralazine to anyone else, even if you have the same symptoms.
- Do not take hydralazine more than the dose prescribed by your doctor; Because you have hypoglycemia.
- Check for hydralazine drug interactions and be sure to tell your doctor what other medications you are taking.
Drug Interaction Hydralazine
Your doctor or pharmacist is aware of any drug interactions and you should be aware of the medications you are taking. You should talk to your doctor or pharmacist about starting, stopping or changing the dose of any medicine.
Before using this medicine, talk to your doctor or pharmacist about all the medicines you are taking, including herbal and over-the-counter medicines. In particular, drugs such as MAO inhibitors isocarboxazid, linezolid, methylene blue, moclobemide, phenelzine, procarbazine, rasagiline, celagiline, tranylcypromine)).
Check the labels on all your medicines (such as cough and cold medicines, slimming medicines, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs such as ibuprofen and naproxen). Because they may contain ingredients that increase blood pressure / heart rate or worsen heart failure. Talk to your pharmacist about taking this medicine.
Tips to consider before taking hydralazine
Some medications are not suitable for people with certain conditions, and some medications may be prescribed if additional treatment is needed; Therefore, it is best for your doctor to be aware of the following before taking hydralazine:
• If you are pregnant or breastfeeding your baby.
• If you have a disease called systemic lupus erythematosus (this is an inflammatory disease called lupus or SLE).
• If you have any kidney or liver disease.
• If you have heart disease or have recently had a heart attack.
• If you have a disease related to blood vessels (such as coronary artery disease and cerebrovascular disease).
• If you have a rare inherited blood disorder called porphyria.
• If you are taking certain medications. These medicines include all the medicines available, whether you are prescribed them or taking them without a doctor's prescription, such as herbal medicines and complementary medicines.
• If you have a history of an allergic reaction to another medicine.
Side effects of hydralazine
All medications can cause side effects; But many consumers also do not experience any side effects. Some of the side effects go away after a short time of taking the medicine. In case of persistent side effects, the doctor should be informed:
Rapid heartbeat, palpitations, burning sensation, swelling of the foot or ankle, chest pain, headache, feeling sick, diarrhea, dizziness, muscle aches, fever, fatigue, and general malaise
Talk to your doctor if you have any symptoms that you feel may be caused by this medicine.
How to store hydralazine
• Keep all medicines out of the reach of children.
• Keep the medicine in a cool, dry place away from heat and direct sunlight.