Hydralazine
Hydralazine
Hydralazine (pronounced: /ˌhaɪdrəˈlæziːn/) is a medication primarily used to treat high blood pressure. It belongs to a class of drugs known as vasodilators, which work by relaxing the muscles in your blood vessels to help them dilate (widen). This lowers blood pressure and allows blood to flow more easily through your veins and arteries.
Etymology
The term "Hydralazine" is derived from its chemical structure, which is a hydrazinyl derivative. The suffix "-azine" is commonly used in pharmaceutical nomenclature to denote substances that contain a nitrogen (N) atom in their chemical structure.
Usage
Hydralazine is used alone or with other medications to treat high blood pressure. Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. Hydralazine is also used with other medications to treat heart failure.
Side Effects
Common side effects of Hydralazine include headache, loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, fast heart rate, and palpitations. If any of these effects persist or worsen, tell your doctor or pharmacist promptly.
Related Terms
- Vasodilators: A type of medication that dilates, or widens, blood vessels.
- Hypertension: Also known as high blood pressure, a condition in which the force of the blood against the artery walls is too high.
- Heart failure: A chronic condition in which the heart doesn't pump blood as well as it should.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Hydralazine
- Wikipedia's article - Hydralazine
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