Hydralazine Hcl Inj

Indications

Hydralazine (HCI) Inj is primarily indicated in conditions like Benign gastric and duodenal ulcers, Heart failure, Hypertension, Hypertension with renal complications and hypertensive crisis (including during pregnancy), Hypertensive emergencies, Moderate to severe hypertension, Moderate to severe hypertension (adjunct), Primary pulmonary hypertension, Severe or recurrent duodenal and gastric ulcertion, and can also be given in adjunctive therapy as an alternative drug of choice in Heart failure (with long acting nitrate).

Contraindication

Hydralazine (HCI) Inj is contraindicated in conditions like Angina, Rheumatic mitral valvular heart disease, Hypersensitivity.

Side Effects

The severe or irreversible adverse effects of Hydralazine (HCI) Inj, which give rise to further complications include Tachycardia, Lupus erythematosus, Hydralazine lupus, Peripheral neuritis, Tachycardia. The symptomatic adverse reactions produced by Hydralazine (HCI) Inj are more or less tolerable and if they become severe, they can be treated symptomatically, these include Weakness, Headache, Diarrhea, Palpitation, Impotence, Flushing, Tremor, Nausea and vomiting, Muscle cramps, Edema, Micturition, Chest pain, Lacrimation, Loss of appetite, angina pectoris.

Warnings

Hydralazine  (HCI) Inj should be used with caution in patients with coronary artery disease, cerebrovascular disease, severe renal (kidney) damage. Monitor complete blood count at baseline & periodically during therapy. Take Hydralazine with meals or snacks. Avoid alcohol as it may worsen its side effects. Cautions should be taken if you ever had coronary artery disease or a heart attack. Donot stop this drug suddenly as it cause your blood pressure to become dangerously high.Drug induced lupus like syndrome Ou large doses &l long duration.