HYDRALAZINE hydrochloride, 20mg, powder, amp.

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12.3 - Antihypertensive medicines
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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.