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Description
Hydralazine injection is a vasodilator used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) and heart failure.
**Primary Medical Uses:**
– Management of moderate to severe hypertension.
– Treatment of chronic congestive heart failure, often in combination with other medications.
**Drug Class or Type:**
– Antihypertensive agent.
**General Mechanism of Action:**
– Hydralazine relaxes blood vessels, allowing blood to flow more easily, thereby lowering blood pressure.
**Common Forms:**
– Injectable solution, typically available in 20 mg/mL strength.
**Dosage Instructions:**
– For hypertension, the initial dose is usually 20 mg administered intravenously or intramuscularly, which may be repeated as needed.
– For heart failure, treatment often starts in a hospital setting with doses of 25 mg three or four times daily, increasing as needed.
– Always follow the dosing regimen prescribed by a healthcare provider.
**Side Effects, Contraindications, or Interactions:**
– Possible side effects include headaches, dizziness, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and increased heart rate.
– Contraindicated in patients with known hypersensitivity to hydralazine.
– Use cautiously in patients with kidney or liver disease.
– Monitor blood pressure regularly during treatment.
Hydralazine injection is intended for use under the supervision of a healthcare professional to effectively manage blood pressure and heart failure symptoms.
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