What is HYDRALAZINE HYDROCHLORIDE used for?

HYDRALAZINE HYDROCHLORIDE (brand name Hydralazine Hydrochloride) is a Vasodilator indicated for INDICATIONS AND USAGE Essential hypertension, alone or as an adjunct..

How does HYDRALAZINE HYDROCHLORIDE work?

HYDRALAZINE HYDROCHLORIDE works through the following mechanism: Other agent.

What are the most common side effects of HYDRALAZINE HYDROCHLORIDE?

Reported side effects vary by individual. The side-effects section on this page lists the events most frequently reported to FDA FAERS for HYDRALAZINE HYDROCHLORIDE. FAERS is voluntary reporting, so it reflects what was reported, not absolute incidence.

Is HYDRALAZINE HYDROCHLORIDE the same as Hydralazine Hydrochloride?

Hydralazine Hydrochloride is a brand name for HYDRALAZINE HYDROCHLORIDE. They share the same active ingredient and FDA-approved indications. Biosimilars and authorised generics may differ in inactive ingredients such as buffers or preservatives.

HYDRALAZINE HYDROCHLORIDE

Vasodilator

Brand names: Hydralazine Hydrochloride

Oral

Mechanism of Action

Other agent

Indications

INDICATIONS AND USAGE Essential hypertension

alone or as an adjunct.

Contraindications

• CONTRAINDICATIONS Hypersensitivity to hydrALAZINE
• coronary artery disease
• mitral valvular rheumatic heart disease.

FDA Warnings

WARNINGS In a few patients hydrALAZINE may produce a clinical picture simulating systemic lupus erythematosus including glomerulonephritis
In such patients hydrALAZINE should be discontinued unless the benefit-to-risk determination requires continued antihypertensive therapy with this drug

Known Side Effects

8 documented side effects by frequency

Fatigue

1-10%

Shortness of Breath

1-10%

Diarrhea

1-10%

Nausea

1-10%

Drug Not Working

1-10%

High Blood Pressure

1-10%

Weakness

0.1-1%

Dizziness

0.1-1%

Community Discussions

2 Reddit threads analysed for HYDRALAZINE HYDROCHLORIDE

Overall Sentiment

Mixed

Comparison Threads

Avg Post Score

1,172 upvotes

Most discussed side effects in community

Anxiety (1)

Patient Experiences (r/pharmacy, r/AskDocs & more)

Nurse claims demons caused my wife's Kidney Failure.

A little back story before I get to the point. Tl;Dr at the bottom. My wife was diagnosed with kidney failure at 19 from FSGS (Focal segmental glomerulosclerosis). She has been doing dialysis for 4 years now (PD then to Home Hemo) and has recently been battling resistant hypertension. Her nephrolog

r/atheism1,1921545y ago

Anxiety

To new residents/interns: tips and tricks from a nurse

Hey r/medicine. I struggled with whether or not to write this, if it's not appropriate please let me know. I've been an RN for 5 years, medical/oncology as a charge nurse and a travel nurse for the last 1.5. As a result I've interacted with many residents and many many nurses. I know that dealing w

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Primary sources

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DailyMed FDA label search → HYDRALAZINE HYDROCHLORIDE openFDA label JSON → HYDRALAZINE HYDROCHLORIDE FAERS adverse-event reports → HYDRALAZINE HYDROCHLORIDE ClinicalTrials.gov → completed Phase 2+ trials of HYDRALAZINE HYDROCHLORIDE

Compare With

1 available comparisons

vs MINOXIDIL

Formulations

Dosage Forms

Tablet

Route

Oral