Hydra-zide - Hydralazine With Hctz - Oral Brand Drug

General Information

• Below is miscellaneous information regarding Hydra-zide.
• Apresazide
• hi-DRAL-uh-zeen WITH HCTZ

What To Do In Case Of Missed Dose

• If you miss a dose, take it as soon as remembered; do not take it if it is near the time for the next dose, instead, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule.
• Do not "double-up" the dose to catch up.

Medicinal Applications

• Hydralazine helps to widen arteries and veins so blood flows better.
• Hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ) is a "water pill" (diuretic) that rids the body of excess fluid.
• This combination medication is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).

Possible Side Effects

• Headache, lightheadedness, dizziness, loss of appetite, nausea, fatigue or increased urination may occur the first several days as your body adjusts to the medication.
• Constipation, hoarseness, decreased sexual function, nasal congestion, tremors, depression and increased sensitivity to the sun may also occur.
• If any of these effects continue or become bothersome, inform your doctor.
• To avoid dizziness and lightheadedness when rising from a seated or lying position, get up slowly.
• Also limit your intake of alcoholic beverages and avoid overheating which will aggravate these effects.
• Though unlikely to occur, notify your doctor if you develop.

Overdose

• If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately.
• Symptoms of overdose may include unusually fast, slow, or irregular heartbeat; stomach pain; fever; severe dizziness or weakness; and loss of consciousness.

Drug Compatibility Recommendations

• This drug is not recommended for use with.

Hydra-zide Storage Instructions

• Store at room temperature between 59 and 86 degrees F (15 to 30 degrees C) away from heat and light.
• Do not store in the bathroom.

Hydra-zide Miscellaneous Notes

• It is important to have your blood pressure checked regularly while taking this medication.
• Learn how to take your blood pressure and understand the readings.
• Discuss this with your doctor or pharmacist.

Usage Instructions

• Take this medication exactly as prescribed.
• Try to take it at the same time each day.
• Because this medication may increase urination especially during the first few days, try to avoid taking a dose just before bedtime.
• This may be taken with food if stomach upset occurs.
• Do not stop taking this medication without consulting your doctor.
• Some conditions may become worse when the drug is suddenly stopped.
• Your dose may need to be gradually decreased.
• It is important to continue taking this medication even if you feel well.
• Most people with high blood pressure do not feel sick.

Read Before Using Hydra-zide (precautions)

• Mention to your doctor if you have or had any of the following.