APRESOL H 25MG/12.5MG TAB

Overview

APRESOL H 25MG/12.5MG TAB is a Schedule H drug.

APRESOL H 25MG/12.5MG TAB is composed of: HYDRALAZINE (25.0 MG), HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE (12.5 MG)

Hydralazine is a vasodilator that works 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. Hydralazine is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).

HCTZ (hydrochlorothiazide) is a thiazide diuretic (water pill) that helps prevent your body from absorbing too much salt, which can cause fluid retention. HCTZ treats fluid retention (edema) in people with congestive heart failure, cirrhosis of the liver, or kidney disorders, or edema caused by taking steroids or estrogen. This medication is also used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).

Usage

HYDRALAZINE is generally used to treat: Hypertension

HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE is generally used to treat: Edema, Hypertension

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is it safe on my liver?
A: Not Safe

Q: Is it safe on my kidney?
A: Not Safe

Q: Can I take it with alcohol?
A: Not Safe

Q: Is it safe for children?
A: Not Advised for age < 18yrs

Q: Can it be taken during pregnancy?
A: Not enough studies to prove Risk – Ask your Doctor

Q: Is it safe to take for someone breastfeeding?
A: Not Safe

How Do I Take It?

APRESOL H 25MG/12.5MG TAB is generally taken With Food.

Precautions for APRESOL H 25MG/12.5MG TAB and its Constituents

Caution should be exercised in patients with history of heart disease, kidney or liver disease, heart attack, any allergy, who are taking other medications, children, during pregnancy and breastfeeding. It may cause dizziness, do not drive a car or operate machinery while taking this medication. Avoid alcohol consumption. Monitor complete blood counts, blood pressure and antinuclear antibody titers while taking this medication.
Caution should be exercised in patients with history of diabetes, gout, asthma or kidney, liver, thyroid disease, any allergy, who are taking other medications, during pregnancy and breastfeeding. It may cause dizziness or blurred vision, do not drive a car or operate machinery while taking this medication. Avoid alcohol consumption. It may raise blood sugar level, monitor sugar level regularly while taking this medication. Monitor kidney function, blood pressure and electrolyte levels while taking this medication.

Symptoms of Overdosage

HYDRALAZINE over-dosage can result in: Difficulty Breathing, Dizziness, Fainting, Left Arm Pain, Chest Pain, Jaws Pain, Irregular Heartbeat
HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE over-dosage can result in: Nausea, Weakness (generalized), Dizziness, Dry Mouth, Increased Thirst

Common Side-Effects

HYDRALAZINE : Head Headache, Nausea, Rapid Heart Rate (pulse), Loss Of Appetite, Loose Motion, Dizziness
HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE : Diarrhoea, Abdomen Upset Stomach, Lightheadedness, Head Headache, Decreased Urination, Confusion, Irregular Heartbeat

Serious Side-Effects

HYDRALAZINE : Fatigue (tiredness), Dark Colored (brown) Urine, Throat Soreness, Fever, Chills
HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE : Eyes Decreased Night Vision, Eyes Pain

Rare Side-Effects

HYDRALAZINE : Skin Rash, Body Itching, Face Swelling, Dizziness, Difficulty Breathing
HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE : Body Itching, Face Swelling, Difficulty Breathing

Disease Interactions

HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE can interfere with: Anuria, Hypokalemia, Diarrhoea, Hyperaldosteronism, Hyponatremia, Magnesium Deficiency, Vomiting, Heart Arrhythmias, Acute Liver Failure, Lupus Erythematosus, Acute Renal Failure, Asthma, Diabetes Mellitus, Impaired Glucose Tolerance, Hyperlipidemia, Hyperparathyroidism, Gout

Technical Classification

HYDRALAZINE is categorized as: VASODILATORS / CARDIOVASCULAR AGENTS
HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE is categorized as: THIAZIDE DIURETICS / DIURETICS / CARDIOVASCULAR AGENTS

Available Alternatives for APRESOL H 25MG/12.5MG TAB

What are the commonly available Substitutes?

APRESOL H 25MG/12.5MG TAB

INR 55 for 10 TABLETS

HYDRALAZINE 25.0 MG, HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE 12.5 MG

What are the other drugs with similar Ingredients?

ADELPHANE ESIDREX TAB

INR 13.65 for 10 TABLETS

HYDRALAZINE 10.0 MG, HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE 10.0 MG, RESERPINE 0.1 MG