Hydralazine 25 mg Tablets — Generic For Apresoline — Camber

Medication Summary

Medication Summary: This section summarizes DailyMed drug label information to make the label easier to understand. It is not a substitute for the official label, pharmacist counseling, prescriber instructions, or medical advice.

Overview

Hydralazine hydrochloride tablets are an oral prescription medicine used to treat essential hypertension, either by itself or along with other medicines. The label describes hydralazine as an antihypertensive that lowers blood pressure by relaxing blood vessel smooth muscle and causing peripheral vasodilation.

The tablets come in several strengths, including 10 mg, 25 mg, 50 mg, and 100 mg. This product is the 25 mg strength. The label says to take it regularly and continuously as directed.

Hydralazine may cause side effects such as headache, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, palpitations, and fast heart rate. More serious effects can include lupus-like symptoms, blood problems, low blood pressure, chest pain, or signs of nerve problems such as numbness or tingling.

Storage Information

protection of the airway. Dispense in a tight, light-resistant container as defined in the USP. Store at 20°-25°C (68°-77°F) [See USP Controlled Room Temperature].

Key Counseling Points

• Take hydralazine regularly and continuously as directed by the prescriber.
• Know that this medicine is used for essential hypertension.
• The label notes that food can result in higher plasma levels of hydralazine.
• Report symptoms such as chest pain, continued malaise, fever, arthralgia, or unexplained new symptoms.
• Tell a healthcare professional if numbness, tingling, or other nerve symptoms occur.
• Possible common side effects include headache, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, palpitations, and tachycardia.
• The label warns that hydralazine can cause a lupus-like syndrome in some patients.
• Blood tests may be checked before and during prolonged therapy.
• Use caution about possible dizziness or low blood pressure, including postural hypotension.
• Store only as directed on the label in a tight, light-resistant container.

Helpful Patient Education

Hydralazine hydrochloride tablets, USP are an oral antihypertensive medicine used for essential hypertension. The DailyMed label for Camber Pharmaceuticals describes hydralazine as a peripheral vasodilator that helps lower blood pressure by relaxing vascular smooth muscle.

This product page reflects the 25 mg tablet strength. Label information also describes important safety considerations, including possible side effects such as headache, nausea, palpitations, and low blood pressure, as well as the need for regular use and periodic laboratory monitoring during prolonged therapy.

Medication Summary last generated: 2026-07-11 02:50:51