Hydralazine

Medically Reviewed by Dr. Harshi Dhingra, M.D.

Last Reviewed: Nov 06, 2023

Drug Details


Common Brands:

Apresoline, Dralzine (these branded products are not on the market anymore); a combination of hydralazine and isosorbide dinitrate is sold under the brand name BiDil

Availability:

Prescription only

Therapeutic Class:

Vasodilators

Forms:

Tablet, injection solution

Administration:

By mouth, by intravenous or intramuscular injection

Therapeutic Uses:

Hypertension (high blood pressure)

Controlled Status:

Not a controlled substance


Hydralazine Drug Class

Hydralazine (hye-dral-ah-zeen) is a vasodilator.

Hydralazine Age Range

Hydralazine is approved for use in adults. The safety and efficacy of this medication in the pediatric population have not been established. However, there is some experience with the use of this drug in children, and it may be prescribed to pediatric patients.