Hydralazine Injection 20 mg 1 Amp works by relaxing the blood vessels so that blood can flow more easily through the body.
Side effects
Major & minor side effects for Hydralazine Injection 20 mg 1 Amp

Chest tightness severe

Nausea severe

Fast/irregular heart beat severe

Blurred vision severe

Skin rash/itching severe

Dizziness severe

Swelling of feet and lower legs severe

Loss of appetite

Weight loss

Uses of Hydralazine Injection 20 mg 1 Amp
What is it prescribed for?

Hypertension
This medicine is used in the treatment of increased blood pressure caused by genetic and/or environmental factors.

Congestive Heart Failure
This medicine is used in the treatment of congestive heart failure by decreasing the cardiac work load and increasing the cardiac output.

Concerns

Frequently asked questions

Onset of action
The amount of time required for this medicine to show its effect is approximately 5-30 minutes depending on the route of administration.

Duration of Effect
The time until which this medicine remains active in the body is about 2-8 hours depending on the route of administration.

Safe with Alchohol?
Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.

Is it habit forming?
No habit forming tendency has been reported.

Usage in pregnancy?
This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless absolutely necessary. Discuss all the risks and benefits with your doctor before taking this medicine.

Usage while breast-feeding?
This medicine is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women unless absolutely necessary. Discuss all the risks and benefits with your doctor before taking this medicine.

When not to use?

Allergy
This medicine is not recommended for use in patients with a known allergy to Hydralazine Injection 20 mg 1 Amp .

Coronary heart disease
This medicine is not recommended for use in patients with a known history of coronary heart disease.

Rheumatic heart disease
This medicine is not recommended for use in patients with a known history of Rheumatic heart disease.

Warnings

Warnings for special population

Pregnancy
This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless absolutely necessary. Discuss all the risks and benefits with your doctor before taking this medicine.

Breast-feeding
This medicine is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women unless absolutely necessary. Discuss all the risks and benefits with your doctor before taking this medicine.

General Warnings

Systemic lupus erythematosus
Prolonged use of this medicine may increase the risk of systemic lupus erythematosus. The medicine should be discontinued under the doctor’s supervision if the patient experiences any unusual reactions.

Dosage

Missed Dose
If a dose of Hydralazine Injection 20 mg 1 Amp is missed, take the dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost the time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and take the next dose. Do not double the dose to make up for the missed one.

Overdose
Seek emergency medical treatment or contact the doctor in case of an overdose.

Interactions
Interaction with Medicines

Corticosteroids moderate

Aspirin moderate

Tizanidine severe

Alprazolam moderate

Diclofenac moderate

Disease interactions

severe
The use of this medicine is contraindicated in patients with valvular heart disease due to the increased risk of severe side effects.

General Instructions

Take This medicine only as instructed by the doctor. Do not take larger amounts than prescribed. Seek emergency medical treatment in case of any side effects and do not stop taking this medicine without talking to your doctor.

Other details

Can be taken with or without food, as advised by your doctor

To be taken as instructed by doctor

Does not cause sleepiness

References

medlineplus.gov –
Hydralazine [Internet].
Available from: https://medlineplus.gov/druginfo/meds/a682246.html
[cited 11/9/2020].
2020