It is very important to know about what medicine is given by the doctor, for what condition, and when it needs to be taken in what dose. This information given by the doctor is called Prescription. The patients should be familiar with the medicine prescription, and the details about the medicine before purchasing it and using it. Some medications need not be prescribed by healthcare practitioners and can be purchased and used without prescription by the patients; these are called over-the-counter medications. Read the drug prescription information of Dralzine before taking it.
What is Dralzine
Dralzine is a vasodilator that works by relaxing the muscles in your blood vessels to help them dilate. This lowers blood pressure and allows blood to flow more easily through your veins and arteries. Dralzine is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension). Dralzine may also be used for other purposes not listed in Dralzine guide.
Dralzine side effects
Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat. Call your doctor at once if you have a serious side effect such as:
fast or pounding heartbeats;
swelling in your face, stomach, hands, or feet;
numbness, burning, pain, or tingly feeling;
feeling like you might pass out;
confusion, unusual thoughts or behavior;
pale skin, easy bruising;
painful or difficult urination;
dark-colored urine;
urinating less than usual or not at all; or
joint pain or swelling with fever, chest pain, weakness or tired feeling.
Less serious side effects may include:
nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite;
diarrhea, constipation;
headache;
dizziness;
anxiety;
muscle or joint pain;
runny or stuffy nose; or
mild itching or skin rash.
This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Tell your doctor about any unusual or bothersome side effect. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088. See also: Side effects
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Dralzine dosing
Usual Adult Dose for Hypertension:
Initial dose: 10 mg orally 4 times a day for the first 2 to 4 days. Increase to 25 mg orally 4 times a day for the balance of the first week. For the second and subsequent weeks, increase dosage to 50 mg orally 4 times a day. Maintenance dose: Adjust dosage to the lowest effective levels.
Usual Adult Dose for Hypertensive Emergency:
Usual dose: 20 to 40 mg IV or IM, repeated as necessary. Certain patients may require a lower dose.
Usual Adult Dose for Congestive Heart Failure:
Initial dose: 10 mg orally 4 times a day Maintenance dose: Doses up to 800 mg three times daily have been effective in reducing afterload in the treatment of congestive heart failure
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Dralzine - Frequently asked Questions
Can Dralzine be stopped immediately or do I have to stop the consumption gradually to ween off?
In some cases, it always advisable to stop the intake of some medicines gradually because of the rebound effect of the medicine.
It's wise to get in touch with your doctor as a professional advice is needed in this case regarding your health, medications and further recommendation to give you a stable health condition.
What other drugs will affect Dralzine?
Before taking Dralzine, tell your doctor if you are taking any of the following medicines:
diazoxide (Hyperstat, Proglycem); or
an MAO inhibitor such as isocarboxazid (Marplan), phenelzine (Nardil), rasagiline (Azilect), selegiline (Eldepryl, Emsam), or tranylcypromine (Parnate).
This list is not complete and there may be other drugs that can interact with Dralzine. Tell your doctor about all your prescription and over-the-counter medications, vitamins, minerals, herbal products, and drugs prescribed by other doctors. Do not start a new medication without telling your doctor.
How should I take Dralzine?
Take this medication exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Do not take it in larger amounts or for longer than recommended. Follow the directions on your prescription label.
To be sure this medication is helping your condition and is not causing harmful effects, your blood pressure will need to be checked often. You may also need occasional blood tests. Do not miss any scheduled appointments.
Keep using Dralzine as directed, even if you feel well. High blood pressure often has no symptoms, so you may not know when your blood pressure is high. You may need to use blood pressure medication for the rest of your life.
Store Dralzine at room temperature away from moisture and heat.
Who should not take Dralzine?
You should not use this medication if you are allergic to Dralzine, or if you have:
coronary artery disease; or
rheumatic heart disease affecting the mitral valve.
Before taking Dralzine, tell your doctor if you are allergic to any drugs, or if you have:
kidney disease,
lupus;
angina pectoris ; or
if you have ever had stroke.
If you have any of these conditions, you may need a dose adjustment or special tests to safely take this medication.
FDA pregnancy category C. This medication may be harmful to an unborn baby. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant during treatment.
Dralzine can pass into breast milk and may harm a nursing baby. Do not use this medication without telling your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby.
Can Dralzine be taken or consumed while pregnant?
Please visit your doctor for a recommendation as such case requires special attention.
Can Dralzine be taken for nursing mothers or during breastfeeding?
Kindly explain your state and condition to your doctor and seek medical advice from an expert.
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