✕
Free ₹200 worth HealthCash on app
Use HealthCash to order medicines, health products & much more
Hydralaze 25 mg Tablet
Manufactured byDahlia Pharmaceuticals Pvt. Ltd.
ContainsHydralazine
CURRENTLY UNAVAILABLE
Confused about any medicine? Just ask Practo AIFREE
50000+ health queries resolved in last month
Chat with Practo AI on Whatsapp
Not finding what you need? Ask Practo AI
FREE
Chat with Practo AI on Whatsapp
Description
Hydralaze 25 mg Tablet is an antihypertensive medicine used in the treatment of high blood pressure. It may also used for the treatment of severe congestive heart failure. While using this medicine, it is advised that you get up slowly from a sitting position to avoid falling due to dizziness.
QUICK LINKS:
Substitutes
List of substitutes for Hydralaze 25 mg Tablet
Side effects
Major & minor side effects for Hydralaze 25 mg Tablet
Nausea
Fast/irregular heart beat
Blurred vision
Skin rash/itching
Dizziness
Swelling of feet and lower legs
Loss of appetite
Weight loss
Uses of Hydralaze 25 mg Tablet
What is it prescribed for?
Hypertension
This medicine is used in the treatment of hypertension which is a condition with an increase in the blood pressure caused by a fluid overload due to genetic and environmental factors.
Congestive Heart Failure
This medicine is used in the treatment of congestive heart failure by decreasing the cardiac work load and increasing the cardiac output.
Concerns
Commonly asked questions
How long does it take for this medicine to take effect?
The effect of this medicine can be observed within 20-30 minutes of administration of the dose.How long do the effects of this medicine last?
The effect of this medicine lasts for an average duration of 3 to 8 hours.Is it safe to consume alcohol while taking this medicine?
Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.Is this a habit forming medicine?
No-habit forming tendency has been reported.Can this medicine be taken during pregnancy?
This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless absolutely necessary. Discuss all the risks and benefits with your doctor before taking this medicine.Can this medicine be taken while breast-feeding?
This medicine is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women unless absolutely necessary. Discuss all the risks and benefits with your doctor before taking this medicine.
Allergy
This medicine is not recommended for use in patients with a known allergy to hydralazine, or any other inactive ingredients present in the formulation.
Coronary artery disease
This medicine is not recommended for use in patients with a known history of coronary heart disease,due to the increased risk of worsening of the patient's condition.
Rheumatic heart disease
This medicine is not recommended for use in patients with a known history of rheumatic heart disease, due to the increased risk of worsening of the patient's condition.
Porphyria
This medicine is not recommended for use in patients with a known history of porphyria, due to the increased risk of worsening of the patient's condition.
Warnings for special population
Pregnancy
This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless absolutely necessary. Discuss all the risks and benefits with your doctor before taking this medicine.
Breast-feeding
This medicine is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women unless absolutely necessary. Discuss all the risks and benefits with your doctor before taking this medicine.
General warnings
Systemic lupus erythematosus
Prolonged use of this medicine may increase the risk of systemic lupus erythematosus. The medicine should be discontinued under the doctor's supervision if the patient experiences any unusual reactions.
Bone marrow suppression
This medicine should be used in patients with blood-related disorders, since it may decrease the blood cell count of hemoglobin, red cell count, agranulocytosis, leukopenia, and purpura have been reported. Clinical monitoring blood counts should be considered for those patients at higher risk.
Use in children
This medicine is not recommended for use in patients less than 18 years of age since the safety and efficacy of use are not clinically established.
Driving and operating machinery
This medicine may cause symptoms such as dizziness, visual disturbances, fainting, weakness, etc. in some patients. It is advised that you do not perform any activities such as driving a vehicle or operating machinery if you experience any of these symptoms during or immediately after receiving this medicine.
Missed Dose
Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose. Do not double your dose to make up for the missed one.
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
Corticosteroids
Aspirin
Tizanidine
Alprazolam
Diclofenac
Disease interactions
Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
The prolonged use of this medicine may increase the risk of systemic lupus erythematosus. The medicine should be discontinued under the doctor's supervision if the patient experiences any unusual reactions.
Cerebral vasculopathy
This medicine should be used with caution in patients with cerebral vasculopathy due to the increased risk of severe adverse effects. Close monitoring of the clinical conditions is necessary while receiving this medicine. Appropriate dose adjustments or replacement with a suitable alternative may be required in some cases based on the clinical condition.
Kidney Disease
This medicine should be used with caution in patients with kidney diseases due to the increased risk of severe adverse effects. Close monitoring of kidney function is necessary while receiving this medicine. Appropriate dose adjustments or replacement with a suitable alternative may be required in some cases based on the clinical condition.
Liver Disease
This medicine should be used with caution in patients with liver diseases due to the increased risk of severe adverse effects. Close monitoring of liver function is necessary while receiving this medicine. Appropriate dose adjustments or replacement with a suitable alternative may be required in some cases based on the clinical condition.
Food interactions
Information not available.
Lab interactions
Information not available.
Take this medicine exactly as advised by the doctor. Do not take in larger amounts than advised/prescribed. Consult the doctor if you experience any undesirable side effects. Ensure that the treatment course 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. This allows the blood to circulate freely and smoothly and reduces blood pressure.
Legal Status
Classification
Category
Vasodilators
Schedule
Schedule H
[Internet]. Medicines.org.uk. 2020 [cited 20 May 2020]. Available from:
DailyMed - HYDRALAZINE HYDROCHLORIDE tablet [Internet]. Dailymed.nlm.nih.gov. 2020 [cited 20 May 2020]. Available from:
Hydralazine - DrugBank [Internet]. Drugbank.ca. 2020 [cited 20 May 2020]. Available from:
Alphapress [Internet]. Healthtranslations.vic.gov.au. 2020 [cited 20 May 2020]. Available from:
Related Questions
Information on this page was last updated on 6 Jun 2020
Disclaimer
We’ve made all possible efforts to ensure that the information provided here is accurate, up-to-date and complete, however, it should not be treated as a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Practo only provides reference source for common information on medicines and does not guarantee its accuracy or exhaustiveness. The absence of a warning for any drug or combination thereof, should not be assumed to indicate that the drug or combination is safe, effective, or appropriate for any given patient. Practo does not assume any responsibility for any aspect of healthcare administered with the aid of information provided above. If you have any doubts about your medication then we strongly recommend that you consult with your doctor, nurse or healthcare provider. See detailed T&C here.