Dihydralazine

Dihydralazine is available as itself and also in the form of a sulphate derivative. It belongs to a type of medicines known as anti-hypertensives. As per the name, these drugs are used to treat patients with hypertension, or high levels of blood pressure. It functions by combating the effects of adrenaline, and by expanding the blood vessels so as to enable smoother flow of blood by decreasing the pressure. It is generally administered orally, and is available in the form of tablets.

Contraindications to this drug include allergic reactions to this drug or to any of its components, ischemic heart diseases, coronary artery diseases, valvular stenosis, aortic aneurysms and pericarditis. Patients who have a previous medical history of kidney dysfunctions, liver damage, heart disorders and cerebro-vascular disorders must exercise caution while taking this medicine. Dihydralazine must not be prescribed to patients who are elderly, and to breastfeeding women. Caution must be exercised while prescribing this medicine to pregnant women.

If you have also been prescribed other hypertensives, then be careful while taking this medication. You are also recommended to withdraw gradually from this medicine, as opposed to abruptly ceasing its intake. Heartbeat problems and edema may occur as adverse effects.

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Cardiologist before using this medicine.

• Hypertension

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Cardiologist before using this medicine.

• Headache

• Loss Of Appetite

• Nausea

• Vomiting

• Diarrhoea

• Palpitations

• Increased Heart Rate

• Angina Pectoris

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Cardiologist before using this medicine.

• Is It safe with alcohol?

  Interaction with alcohol is unknown. Please consult your doctor.

• Are there any pregnancy warnings?

  Apresol 25mg tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy.
  Animal studies have shown adverse effects on the foetus, however, there are limited human studies. The benefits from use in pregnant women may be acceptable despite the risk. Please consult your doctor.

• Are there any breast-feeding warnings?

  Unknown. Human and animal studies are not available. Please consult your doctor.

• Is it safe to drive while on this medicine?

  There is no data available. Please consult doctor before consuming the drug.

• Does this affect kidney function?

  There is no data available. Please consult doctor before consuming the drug.

• Does this affect liver function?

  There is no data available. Please consult doctor before consuming the drug.

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Cardiologist before using this medicine.

• Are there any missed dose instructions?

  If you miss a dose of Dihydralazine, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Cardiologist before using this medicine.

Below is the list of medicines, which contains Dihydralazine as ingredient

• Apresol 25Mg Tablet

  Ordain Health Care Global Pvt Ltd

• Adelphane 0.1mg/10mg Tablet

  Novartis India Ltd

• Nepresol 25mg Tablet

  Novartis India Ltd

• Apresol H 25mg/12.5mg Tablet

  Ordain Health Care Global Pvt Ltd

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Cardiologist before using this medicine.

This medicine belongs to the antihypertensive class of drugs. It works by directly exerting vasodilator action on the smooth muscles of the arterioles with little or no action on the venous capacitance vessels. It begins production after reduction of load.

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Cardiologist before using this medicine.