Apresoline
Formulated to relieve hypertension to manage high blood pressure effectively.
- Category
- Heart & Blood Pressure
- Active ingredient
- Hydralazine
- Supply
- Pharmacy
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Tablet
- Strengths
- 25mg
Apresoline details
- Conditions
- Hypertension · Heart Failure
- Therapeutic class
- Vasodilator
- Pharmacological class
- Antihypertensive
- Precautions and warnings
- may cause tachycardia; monitor for lupus-like syndrome
- Minor side effects
- palpitations; tachycardia; headache; nausea
- Moderate side effects
- peripheral oedema; dizziness
- Dosage forms
- Tablet
- Administration route
- Oral use
- Patient summary
- formulated to relieve hypertension to manage high blood pressure effectively.
- Supply category
- Pharmacist only, dispensed without a prescription
- Manufacturer
- Novartis
- Onset Time
- 15–30 minutes
- Duration
- 3–6 hours
- Storage instructions
- Store at room temperature away from moisture.
- Drug interactions
- alcohol; other antihypertensives
- Age restrictions
- Adults
Contraindications
hypersensitivity to hydralazine; coronary artery disease; rheumatic heart disease
Serious side effects
lupus-like syndrome, requires immediate medical attention; peripheral neuropathy, requires immediate medical attention
Mechanism of action
Directly relaxes the smooth muscles of the arterial walls, resulting in vasodilation and a reduction in systemic blood pressure.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Pregnancy: use with caution under medical supervision. Breastfeeding: caution advised.
Where this medicine is registered
- Singapore
- Hong Kong
- Thailand
- Malaysia
- Philippines
- Indonesia
- Taiwan
- South Korea
- Japan
- Australia
- New Zealand
- UAE
- South Africa
About Apresoline
Apresoline is the original cardiovascular treatment containing hydralazine, used to manage hypertension and heart failure. Novartis produces the medication as a 25mg tablet. Its primary function involves relaxing blood vessels, which helps blood flow efficiently throughout the body.
Buying Apresoline online
Apresoline is registered across 14 markets, with availability throughout Malaysia, the Philippines and Indonesia, as well as Taiwan, South Korea and Japan. Generic hydralazine, largely manufactured in India, often provides a more affordable alternative to the original brand for expats and those living abroad. Many customers select this option for convenient home delivery across the region.