Hydralazine (Noun)
Meaning
An antihypertensive drug (trade name Apresoline) that dilates blood vessels; used (often with a diuretic) to treat hypertension and congestive heart failure.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- Hydralazine is a vasodilator used to treat high blood pressure and congestive heart failure.
- The doctor prescribed hydralazine to the patient after diagnosing her with hypertension.
- In combination with a diuretic, hydralazine is often used to lower blood pressure in patients with severe hypertension.
- Hydralazine is given orally or by injection, and is typically used in conjunction with other medications to treat cardiovascular disease.
- The side effects of hydralazine include rapid heartbeat, headaches, and dizziness, which are common among vasodilator medications.