Hydralazine: Uses, Price, Dosage, Side Effects, Substitute, Buy Online

Hydralazine Benefits

Hydralazine is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

High BP (Read More - Home Remedies for High Blood Pressure)

Other Benefits

Heart Disease (Read More - Home remedies for heart disease)
Preeclampsia and Eclampsia

Hydralazine Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group	Dosage
Adult	Disease: High Blood Pressure Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 10 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 4 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: gradually increases upto 50 mg 4 times daily from 2nd week
Geriatric	Disease: High Blood Pressure Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 10 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 4 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: gradually increases upto 50 mg 4 times daily from 2nd week

Hydralazine Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Hydralazine is used -

Moderate

Palpitations (fluttering in chest)
Angina Pectoris
Tachycardia

Mild

Loss of appetite
Headache
Nausea or vomiting
Diarrhoea

Common

Jaw Pain
Chest Discomfort
Shortness of Breath
Chest Pain

Hydralazine Related Warnings

Is the use of Hydralazine safe for pregnant women?

Moderate
Is the use of Hydralazine safe during breastfeeding?

Safe
What is the effect of Hydralazine on the Kidneys?

Mild
What is the effect of Hydralazine on the Liver?

Mild
What is the effect of Hydralazine on the Heart?

Mild

Severe Interaction of Hydralazine with Other Drugs

Hydralazine should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Chlorpheniramine,Dextromethorphan,Paracetamol,Phenylephrine

Moderate

Sildenafil

Ketoprofen

Ibuprofen

Isoniazid

Hydralazine Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Hydralazine unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Angina
Heart Failure
Kidney Disease

How to use Hydralazine?

General precautions for Hydralazine

Frequently asked Questions about Hydralazine

Question almost 5 years ago

Can I take Hydralazine and losartan together?

Dr. Ayush Pandey MBBS, PG Diploma , General Physician

Yes, you can take Hydralazine and losartan together. No clinically significant drug interaction has been reported between them. However, if you feel any discomfort after taking this drug along with losartan then do not hesitate to inform your doctor.

Question over 5 years ago

Can Hydralazine cause weight gain?

Dr. Surender Kumar MBBS , General Physician

No, Hydralazine does not cause weight gain. It has not been reported by the patients who are taking this drug. If you are experiencing any unusual weight gain after taking this drug, then it might be due to some other reason and you are advised to discuss it with your doctor.

Question almost 6 years ago

How long can I safely take Hydralazine?

Dr. Ramraj MBBS , Other

Take oral Hydralazine as long as it is recommended by your doctor. Using this drug beyond that period might not be good for you because it can lead to unintended side effects.

Question over 5 years ago

Does Hydralazine cause hair loss?

Dr. Kapil Sharma MBBS , General Physician

No, Hydralazine does not cause hair loss (alopecia). It has not been reported by the patients who are using this drug. If you are experiencing hair loss then it might be caused by some other medical condition and you are advised to discuss it with your doctor.

Question almost 5 years ago

Can I take Hydralazine with ibuprofen?

Dr. Madhur Anand MBBS, MS , General Surgery

Yes, you can take Hydralazine with ibuprofen at the same time only on doctor's advice because ibuprofen decreases the therapeutic effects of Hydralazine.