Hydralazine Tablets and Injection
Hydralazine is a medication used to manage high blood pressure (hypertension), including severe cases like hypertensive crises. It works by relaxing the blood vessels, allowing blood to flow more easily and reducing the workload on the heart. Hydralazine is available in both oral tablet and injectable forms, depending on the urgency and severity of the condition.
Key Benefits
- Reduces Blood Pressure: Quickly lowers high blood pressure in emergencies or long-term management.
- Relieves Strain on the Heart: Improves heart function by reducing vascular resistance.
- Dual Administration Options: Injectable form for acute crises and tablets for chronic treatment.
- Improves Blood Flow: Helps prevent complications like strokes, heart attacks, and kidney damage.
Common Uses
- Chronic Hypertension: Manages high blood pressure in patients requiring ongoing treatment.
- Hypertensive Crisis: Injectable form provides rapid blood pressure reduction in emergency settings.
- Heart Failure: Used as an adjunct therapy to improve symptoms and outcomes.
- Pregnancy-Induced Hypertension: Treats preeclampsia or eclampsia when necessary.
How to Use
Tablets:
- Dosage:
- Typically 10-50mg 2-4 times daily, depending on the condition and patient response.
- Dosage may be adjusted by the healthcare provider.
- Administration:
- Take orally with water, with or without food.
- Use consistently at the same time each day.
Injection:
- Dosage:
- Administered intravenously (IV) or intramuscularly (IM) by a healthcare provider.