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Novopharm

Apresoline (hydralazine) is used to treat high blood pressure. It may be used alone or in combination with other medicines.

Do not take Apresoline (hydralazine) if you are allergic to any ingredient in Apresoline (hydralazine) you have certain kinds of heart disease

Before using Apresoline (hydralazine), tell your health care provider about any of the following: if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or are breastfeeding if you are taking any other prescription medicine, nonprescription medicine, herbal preparations, or dietary supplements if you are taking a monoamine oxidase (MAO) inhibitor if you have a history of stroke if you have kidney damage if you have heart disease if you have any other medical condition

Apresoline (hydralazine) may cause a substantial lowering of the blood pressure which may adversely affect the patient's reactions in driving or operating machinery.

Other:  Constipation; fluid retention; difficulty breathing; numbness; tingling; abnormal skin sensations of hands and feet; dizziness; tremors; muscle cramps; depression; disorientation; anxiety; urination difficulty; rash; itching; fever; chills; joint pain; nasal congestion; flushing; tearing; inflammation of the eye; hives; enlarged lymph nodes.

How much medicine you take and how often you take it depends on many factors, including the condition being treated, your age, and weight. If you have any questions about the amount and/or frequency of Apresoline (hydralazine) you are taking, talk with your health care provider. Dizziness or lightheadedness can occur if you stand up too fast from a seated or lying position. If this occurs, get up slowly and avoid sudden changes in posture. Use caution while driving or performing other tasks requiring alertness, coordination, or physical dexterity. Contact your doctor if you develop any of the following: Joint pain; fever; chest pain; abnormal sensations of hands and feet; numbness or tingling; continued general body discomfort; any other unexplained symptom. Lab tests may be required to monitor therapy. Be sure to keep appointments. Patients being treated for high blood pressure often feel tired or rundown for a few weeks after beginning treatment. Continue taking Apresoline (hydralazine) even though you may not feel quite "normal." Contact your doctor or pharmacist about any new symptoms. Some of these products may contain the dye tartrazine (FD&C Yellow No. 5), which may cause allergic reactions in certain patients. Consult your doctor or pharmacist. Do not stop taking Apresoline (hydralazine) without checking with your doctor. Do not take more medication than prescribed unless advised to do so by your doctor or health care provider. Patients with previous medical conditions should talk with their health care provider before taking Apresoline (hydralazine). Do not take any other over-the-counter or prescription medications without talking with your doctor. This includes any herbal preparations or dietary supplements. If a dose is missed, take it as soon as possible. If several hours have passed or if it is nearing time for the next dose, do not double the dose to catch up, unless advised by your doctor. If more than one dose is missed, contact your doctor or pharmacist.

Store Apresoline (hydralazine) below 86 degrees F. Keep in a tight, light-resistant container.