Home >
Medicine Info >
Hydralaze 25 mg Tablet
Loading interface...

Hydralaze 25 mg Tablet

Manufactured byDahlia Pharmaceuticals Pvt. Ltd.
ContainsHydralazine
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:
Side effectsConcernsUsage

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
  • Congestive Heart Failure
Read More
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.
This is not an exhaustive list of possible drug interactions. You should consult your doctor about all the possible interactions of the drugs you’re taking.
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

Can be taken with or without food, as advised by your doctor

To be taken as instructed by doctor

May cause sleepiness

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

Approved

Approved

Approved

Approved

Classification

Category

Vasodilators

Schedule

Schedule H

[Internet]. Medicines.org.uk. 2020 [cited 20 May 2020]. Available from:

https://www.medicines.org.uk/emc/files/pil.2605.pdf

DailyMed - HYDRALAZINE HYDROCHLORIDE tablet [Internet]. Dailymed.nlm.nih.gov. 2020 [cited 20 May 2020]. Available from:

https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfm?setid=e7bfec3d-5222-4a26-8f99-6c2a28e14aa6

Hydralazine - DrugBank [Internet]. Drugbank.ca. 2020 [cited 20 May 2020]. Available from:

https://www.drugbank.ca/drugs/DB01275

Alphapress [Internet]. Healthtranslations.vic.gov.au. 2020 [cited 20 May 2020]. Available from:

https://www.healthtranslations.vic.gov.au/bhcv2/bhcmed.nsf/ead67cc7ba5c3879ca257e4200114a2d/1239d2d26acd622fca257e420011a09c?OpenDocument
Loading related questions...
Something doesn’t feel right?
Report an error

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.