HYDRALAZINE hydrochloride, 20mg, powder, amp.
STD
DINJHYDA2A-
Valid Article
Account code:
60000
HS Code:
300490
Last Updated on:
31/07/2024, 22:00:23
12.3 - Antihypertensive medicines
Classification of the medicines in groups and subgroups according to their therapeutic use.
The classification used by MSF is based on the WHO Model List of Essential Medicines.
C02DB02
Anatomical Therapeutic Chemical Classification according to WHOCC
Thermosensitive codes are defined for storage and transportation temperature requirements of the products.
The product is part of at least one Kit.
A kit is a collection of products (medical and/or logistic) that are needed for a certain intervention in emergency. The choice and quantity of the articles reflects the MSF protocols for this specific situation. The use of Kits allows to start an intervention without a detailed evaluation.
HYDRALAZINE
Therapeutic Action
Antihypertensive vasodilator
Indications
Hypertension in pregnancy, in case of severe symptoms or when oral treatment is not possible.
Instructions for use
Reconstitute the 20 mg powder vial with 1 ml of water for injection.
The reconstituted solution must be given as slow IV injection in 0.9% NaCl or as IV infusion in 0,9% NaCl or ringer lactate.
Hydralazine and dihydralazine are similar (same indications, same dosage).
Possible alternative: labetalol injectable
Precautions for Use
Use only 0.9% NaCl or ringer lactate as infusion vehicle (not compatible with glucose and other solutions).
Storage
- Below 25°C - Protect from sunlight
- After reconstitution, use the solution immediately.