Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Apr 14, 2022.
Commonly used brand name(s)
In the U.S.
- Apresoline
- Novaplus HydrALAZINE Hydrochloride
Available Dosage Forms:
- Solution
Therapeutic Class: Peripheral Vasodilator
Uses for hydralazine
Hydralazine injection is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension). High blood pressure adds to the workload of the heart and arteries. If it continues for a long time, the heart and arteries may not function properly. This can damage the blood vessels of the brain, heart, and kidneys, resulting in a stroke, heart failure, or kidney failure. Lowering blood pressure can decrease the risk of heart attacks and strokes.
Hydralazine works by relaxing the blood vessels and increasing the supply of blood and oxygen to the heart while reducing its workload.
Hydralazine is to be given only by or under the direct supervision of your doctor.
Before using hydralazine
In deciding to use a medicine, the risks of taking the medicine must be weighed against the good it will do. This is a decision you and your doctor will make. For hydralazine, the following should be considered:
Allergies
Tell your doctor if you have ever had any unusual or allergic reaction to hydralazine or any other medicines. Also tell your health care professional if you have any other types of allergies, such as to foods, dyes, preservatives, or animals. For non-prescription products, read the label or package ingredients carefully.
Pediatric
Appropriate studies on the relationship of age to the effects of hydralazine injection have not been performed in the pediatric population. However, no pediatric-specific problems have been documented to date.
Geriatric
No information is available on the relationship of age to the effects of hydralazine injection in geriatric patients.
Breastfeeding
Studies in women suggest that this medication poses minimal risk to the infant when used during breastfeeding.
Interactions with medicines
Although certain medicines should not be used together at all, in other cases two different medicines may be used together even if an interaction might occur. In these cases, your doc...
