Drug details

Apresoline (hydralazine)

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Apresoline (hydralazine hydrochloride) is an antihypertensive drug indicated for treatment of hypertension by relaxing vascular smooth muscle. The brand name Apresoline is no longer available in the U.S. Generic versions may be available.

This drug may have the following side effects:

• nausea,
• headache,
• dizziness,
• vomiting,
• diarrhea,
• muscle or joint pain,
• constipation,
• loss of appetite,
• anxiety,
• runny or stuffy nose, or
• anorexia,
• pounding or fast heartbeat,
• itching or skin rash.

The following drugs are related to Apresoline, either as a replacement or used together:

• Methyldopa Tablets (methyldopa)
• Nipride RTU (sodium nitroprusside injection)
• Nitropress (nitroprusside sodium)
• Sodium Nitroprusside (Nitropress) Injection (sodium nitroprusside for injection)

The following supplements are related to Apresoline, and may be used together with the drug:

• Alpha-Linolenic Acid (s.)
• Calcium (s.)
• Coenzyme Q-10 (s.)
• Olive (s.)
• Potassium (s.)
• Sweet Orange (s.)
• Iron (s.)
• Blond Psyllium (s.)
• Cocoa (s.)
• Cod Liver Oil (s.)
• Garlic (s.)
• Pycnogenol (s.)
• Stevia (s.)
• Wheat Bran (s.)