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Generic Name: Hydralazine
You experience severe allergic reaction symptoms (swelling of the face, lips, tongue, or throat causing difficulty breathing), severe rash with skin peeling, sudden intense chest pain, or symptoms of overdose. Call emergency medical services immediately.
Essential hypertension
Hypertension, Heart Failure
10-50 mg 4 times daily
0.75-3 mg/kg/day
Start low
300 mg/day
Increase dosing interval
N/A
Headache, tachycardia, palpitations
Lupus-like syndrome
Coronary artery disease, mitral valvular rheumatic heart disease
May cause symptomatic hypotension
MAOIs, other antihypertensives
N/A
May enhance hypotensive effect
Often used in pregnancy for hypertension
Compatible
Take with meals, change positions slowly
Take as soon as remembered
BP, HR, ANA titer if symptoms occur
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The information provided on this website is for educational purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of a qualified healthcare provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.