Hydralazine is an allopathic medicine The correct dosage of Hydralazine depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Hydralazine is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
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 |
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Hydralazine is used -
Moderate
Mild
Common
Is the use of Hydralazine safe for pregnant women?
Is the use of Hydralazine safe during breastfeeding?
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Hydralazine should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Hydralazine unless your doctor advises you to do so -
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.
Hydralazine is a brand name of hydralazine and it is available in the form of a tablet and injection. It belongs to the class of drug known as vasodilators. It is a prescription drug which is used in the management of hypertension (high blood pressure) and injection form of hydralazine is used in hypertensive crisis (life-threatening high blood pressure). Hydralazine is also used for the treatment of congestive heart failure (CHF).
Very rarely, Hydralazine causes erectile dysfunction (ED) or impotence. However, the exact cause of erectile dysfunction or impotence is unknown. This effect is temporary, reversible and unharmful in nature and it goes away after discontinuation of this drug.
Yes, Hydralazine may cause a headache. It is a common side effect of this drug. However, the exact cause behind a headache is unknown. If you experience a severe headache after taking this drug, take a mild painkiller, apply balm and complete rest even after this if the pain does not subside then discuss with your doctor immediately.
No, oral Hydralazine should not be discontinued without doctors advice even when you start feeling well because discontinuing of this drug on your own might worsen your current medical condition. Hence you are advised to always consult a doctor before discontinuing this medicine.
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