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Dihydralazine
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Description
Dihydralazine is used for the treatment of a moderate to severe high blood pressure. It may also be used in a combination with other medicines to manage congestive heart failure. Your doctor may also prescribe this medicine for the treatment of high blood pressure in certain specific circumstances such as a high blood pressure associated with kidney impairment, pregnancy, etc.
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Side effects
Major & minor side effects for Dihydralazine
Chest tightness
Nausea
Fast/irregular heart beat
Blurred vision
Skin rash and itching
Dizziness and fainting
Sudden swelling of eyelids, face, throat, tongue
Loss of appetite
Weight loss
Increased thirst
Blistering and peeling of skin
Increased urination
Uses of Dihydralazine
What is it prescribed for?
Hypertension
This medicine is used for the treatment of a high blood pressure which may be caused by genetic or environmental factors. It may also be prescribed for a high blood pressure associated with pregnancy, kidney impairment, etc. in certain specific circumstances.
Congestive Heart Failure
This medicine may also be used in a combination with other medicines for the treatment of congestive heart failure, a condition where the heart is unable to pump blood adequately.
Concerns
Commonly asked questions
Onset of action
The effect of this medicine can be observed within 30 minutes of administration.Duration of effect
The amount of time for which this medicine remains active in the body is not clinically established.Safe with alcohol?
Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.Is it habit forming?
No habit-forming tendencies were reported.Usage in pregnancy?
This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless absolutely necessary. Your doctor will determine the best course of treatment after evaluating the potential benefits and risks associated with the use of this medicine.Usage while breast-feeding?
This medicine is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women unless absolutely necessary. Your doctor will determine the best course of treatment after evaluating the potential benefits and risks associated with the use of this medicine.
Allergy
This medicine is not recommended for use in patients with a known allergy to dihydralazine or any other inactive ingredients present in the formulation.
Severe Tachycardia
This medicine is not recommended for use in patients suffering from severe tachycardia since the risk of side effects is significantly higher.
Warnings for special population
Pregnancy
This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless absolutely necessary. Your doctor will determine the best course of treatment after evaluating the potential benefits and risks associated with the use of this medicine.
Breast-feeding
This medicine is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women unless absolutely necessary. Your doctor will determine the best course of treatment after evaluating the potential benefits and risks associated with the use of this medicine.
General warnings
Other medicines
This medicine may interact with many other medicines and may cause severe adverse effects. Hence, it is advised that you report the use of all your current medicines, including any herbs and supplements, to the doctor before beginning therapy with this medicine.
Dizziness and fainting
Use of this medicine may cause dizziness and fainting in some patients. It is advised that you do not perform any activities such as driving vehicles or operating heavy machinery if you experience any of these symptoms during treatment with this medicine.
Kidney impairment
This medicine should be used with caution in patients with an impairment of normal kidney function due to the increased risk of severe adverse effects. Close monitoring of kidney function tests, appropriate dose adjustments, or replacement with a suitable alternative may be necessary in some cases based on the clinical condition of the patient.
Liver impairment
This medicine should be used with caution in patients with an impairment of normal liver function due to the increased risk of severe adverse effects. Close monitoring of liver function tests, appropriate dose adjustments, or replacement with a suitable alternative may be necessary in some cases based on the clinical condition of the patient.
Heart and blood vessel disorders
This medicine should be used with extreme caution in patients with a pre-existing condition of the heart or the blood vessels such as ischemic heart disease, myocardial infarction, etc. since it may worsen the patient's condition. Close monitoring of heart function and vital signs, appropriate dose adjustments, or replacement with a suitable alternative may be necessary based on the patient's clinical condition.
Missed Dose
Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for the next scheduled dose, then the missed dose can be skipped. Do not use extra medicine to make up for the missed dose.
Overdose
Seek emergency medical treatment or contact the doctor in case of an overdose.
All drugs interact differently for person to person. You should check all the possible interactions with your doctor before starting any medicine.
Interaction with Alcohol
Description
Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
Instructions
Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
Interaction with Medicine
Chlorothiazide
Aliskiren
Phenobarbital
Ciprofloxacin
Methyldopa
Carbamazepine
Rifampicin
Ibuprofen
Diclofenac
Aspirin
Disease interactions
Valvular Heart Disease
This medicine is not recommended for use in patients suffering from valvular heart diseases due to the increased risk of severe or life-threatening adverse effects.
Food interactions
Information not available.
Lab interactions
Information not available.
Take this medicine exactly as prescribed by the doctor. Do not take it in larger or smaller quantities than prescribed. Report any undesired side effects to the doctor. Ensure that the course of treatment is completed. Do not stop the use of this medicine without consulting your doctor.
Miscelleneous
How it works
This medicine relaxes and dilates the blood vessels, allowing for improved circulation of blood and reducing the blood pressure.
Legal Status
Classification
Category
Vasodilators
Schedule
Schedule H
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Information on this page was last updated on 27 Sep 2018
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