Hydralazine 50 mg Tablets — Generic For Apresoline — Avet

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 antihypertensive medicine used for essential hypertension, either alone or as an add-on treatment. The label states that the exact way it works is not fully understood, but it lowers blood pressure by relaxing blood vessel smooth muscle and widening arterioles.

The tablets come in 10 mg, 25 mg, 50 mg, and 100 mg strengths. The label says treatment is usually started in gradually increasing doses and adjusted based on individual response. It also notes that taking hydralazine with food results in higher blood levels.

The label warns that some patients may develop a lupus-like syndrome, and other serious blood, heart, nerve, or liver-related effects have been reported. Patients are advised to take the medicine regularly and continuously as directed and to report possible side effects.

Storage Information

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

Key Counseling Points

• Take hydralazine regularly and continuously as directed.
• This medicine is used for essential hypertension.
• The dose is usually started low and increased gradually by the prescriber.
• Taking hydralazine with food results in higher plasma levels.
• Possible side effects include headache, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, palpitations, and fast heart rate.
• Report symptoms such as rash, fever, joint pain, chest pain, ongoing malaise, or unexplained illness.
• The label warns about a lupus-like syndrome in some patients.
• Blood tests such as complete blood counts and antinuclear antibody testing may be done before and during prolonged therapy.
• Use caution with other medicines listed in the label, including MAO inhibitors and potent parenteral antihypertensive drugs.
• Keep all medications out of the reach of children.

Helpful Patient Education

Hydralazine hydrochloride tablets are an oral antihypertensive medicine used for essential hypertension. According to the DailyMed label, hydralazine lowers blood pressure by relaxing vascular smooth muscle and widening blood vessels. Tablets are available in multiple strengths, including 50 mg.

This educational product information summarizes labeled uses, dosing guidance, warnings, and possible adverse reactions for hydralazine hydrochloride tablets. It is intended to help patients and caregivers understand the medicine using DailyMed label information.

Medication Summary last generated: 2026-07-18 02:50:46