How is Hydralazine and Hydrochlorothiazide Oral Route dosed?
The typical adult dose is 1 tablet (25 mg of hydralazine and 37.5 mg of hydrochlorothiazide) once daily, preferably in the morning. The dose may be increased by your doctor, usually up to 2 tablets (50 mg of hydralazine and 75 mg of hydrochlorothiazide) daily, to control blood pressure effectively. Follow your doctor's instructions on the dosage and frequency of this medicine. Do not take more or less than prescribed.
What is the dosage form of Hydralazine and Hydrochlorothiazide Oral Route?
This medication comes in the form of a tablet, which is available only with a prescription from a doctor.
How is Hydralazine and Hydrochlorothiazide Oral Route administered?
Take the medicine with a full glass of water, either with or without food. Follow your doctor's instructions on the dosage and frequency of taking the medicine.
What are common precautions when taking Hydralazine and Hydrochlorothiazide Oral Route?
Here are common precautions to consider when taking this medication:
- Kidney disease: Hydrochlorothiazide may worsen kidney disease, and the blood pressure lowering effects may be increased due to slower removal of hydralazine from the body.
- Liver disease: Hydrochlorothiazide may cause loss of too much water from the body, which can exacerbate liver disease.
- Sympathectomy: Use with caution as the effects of the medicine may be increased.
- Type 2 diabetes mellitus: Hydrochlorothiazide may alter the amount of diabetes medicine needed.
- Geriatric patients: Elderly patients may be more sensitive to the effects of this medicine, with dizziness or lightheadedness being more likely to occur. It may also reduce tolerance to cold temperatures in elderly patients.
- Other medical problems: Inform your doctor about any other medical problems you have, including gout (history of), hyperuricemia (high uric acid in the blood), heart or blood vessel disease, stroke (recent), hypochloremia (low chloride in the blood), hypokalemia (low potassium in the blood), hypomagnesemia (low magnesium in the blood), hyponatremia (low sodium in the blood), parathyroid disease, or systemic lupus erythematosus (history of). This medicine may exacerbate these conditions or interact with other medications.
- Breastfeeding: The drug's effects on infants are not known. Consult your doctor before breastfeeding while taking this medication. Please note that this information is not a substitute for medical advice from your healthcare professional. Always consult your doctor for personalized advice and instructions.