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   Hydralazine Hydrochloride

Hydralazine Hydrochloride
(oral) (tablet)


Treats high blood pressure and heart failure.Belongs to a class of drugs called vasodilators.

ALTERNATE NAMES

Apresoline

 
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Hydralazine Hydrochloride
Apresoline
Uses
Treats high blood pressure and heart failure.Belongs to a class of drugs called vasodilators.

Storage
  • Store at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and direct light. Keep all medicine out of the reach of children.


How To Use
  • APPEARANCE: Tablet. Your doctor will tell you how much to take and how often. Take this medicine exactly as your doctor ordered.
  • Even if you feel fine your blood pressure can still be high. It is best to take your medicine on an empty stomach, 1 hour before or 2 hours after meals.

Side Effects
  • Call your doctor right away if you notice any of these side effects: Chest pain Trouble breathing Skin rash, blisters, severe itching or hives Fever, chills, or sore throat Unusual bruising or bleeding Joint pain Swelling of the feet or legs

Precautions
  • You should not use this medicine if you have ever had an allergic reaction to hydralazine.

Missed Dose
  • Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. Skip the missed dose if it is almost time for your next regular dose and return to your regular dosing schedule. You should not use two doses at the same time.

Drug Interactions
  • Check with your doctor before taking if you have heart or kidney disease, asthma, lupus or if you have had a stroke. Talk with your doctor before use if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Hydralazine can make some people dizzy or drowsy, be careful if you drive a car or operate machinery.

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