Apresoline
formulated to relieve hypertension to manage high blood pressure effectively.
Strengths: 25mg
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Medicine details
- Conditions
- Therapeutic class
Vasodilator
- Pharmacological class
Antihypertensive
- Precautions and warnings
may cause tachycardia; monitor for lupus-like syndrome
- Minor side effects
palpitations; tachycardia; headache; nausea
- Moderate side effects
peripheral oedema; dizziness
- Dosage forms
Tablet
- Administration route
Oral use
- Patient summary
formulated to relieve hypertension to manage high blood pressure effectively.
- Prescription status
POM
- Manufacturer
Novartis
- Onset Time
15–30 minutes
- Duration
3–6 hours
- Storage instructions
Store at room temperature away from moisture.
- Drug interactions
alcohol; other antihypertensives
- Age restrictions
Adults
Contraindications
hypersensitivity to hydralazine; coronary artery disease; rheumatic heart disease
Serious side effects
lupus-like syndrome — requires immediate medical attention; peripheral neuropathy — requires immediate medical attention
Mechanism of action
Directly relaxes the smooth muscles of the arterial walls, resulting in vasodilation and a reduction in systemic blood pressure.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Pregnancy: use with caution under medical supervision. Breastfeeding: caution advised.
Apresoline
formulated to relieve hypertension to manage high blood pressure effectively.
Editorial Notes
- Active ingredient(s): Hydralazine
- Listed indication(s): Hypertension, Heart Failure