Description

Hydralazine Tab is a vasodilator used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) and heart failure.

Prescription

• Prescription-only medicine (POM)

Dosage

•  Initial dose: 10-25mg orally 2-4 times a day
•  Maintenance dose: 25-50mg orally 2-4 times a day

Therapeutic Category

• Antihypertensive, Vasodilator

Active Ingredients/Composition

•  Hydralazine hydrochloride 2.5mg or 50mg per tablet
•  Other ingredients: Lactose, Magnesium stearate, Microcrystalline cellulose

Variant

•  Hydralazine Tab 10mg
•  Hydralazine Tab 25mg
•  Hydralazine Tab 100mg

Consume Type

• Oral tablet

Directions/Usage

•  Take the tablet orally with water.
•  Take as directed by a healthcare professional.

Common Side Effects

•  Headache
•  Dizziness
•  Nausea
•  Vomiting
•  Tachycardia (rapid heart rate)

Package Type

• Bottle or blister pack containing 30 or 100 tablets

Storage Advice

•  Store at room temperature (15-30°C/59-86°F).
•  Protect from light and heat sources.
•  Keep out of reach of children.

Safety Advice

•  Use as directed by a healthcare professional.
•  Monitor blood pressure and heart rate regularly.
•  Be aware of signs of overdose, such as severe headache, confusion, and seizures.

Product Substitutes

•  Other vasodilators (e.g., minoxidil, diazoxide)
•  Other antihypertensive medications (e.g., beta blockers, ACE inhibitors)

Manufacturer/Marketer

•  Name: Various pharmaceutical companies (e.g., Pfizer, Mylan)
•  Reputation: Reputable pharmaceutical companies

Country of Origin

•   Various countries (e.g., United States, India, China)