Aprolin 10mg – Blood Pressure Control Tablets

Aprolin 10 mg is an antihypertensive medicine containing the active ingredient Hydralazine Hydrochloride 10 mg. Hydralazine belongs to a group of medicines known as vasodilators. It works directly by relaxing the smooth muscles in the walls of the arteries, helping to widen the blood vessels, reduce resistance to blood flow, and lower blood pressure. It is used under medical supervision to treat high blood pressure and may also be used as part of the treatment of certain cases of heart failure.

What Are Aprolin uses?

• Helps lower high blood pressure.

• Dilates the arteries and reduces vascular resistance.

• May be used as part of a treatment plan for moderate to severe hypertension, according to the doctor's assessment.

• May be used with other medicines to treat high blood pressure or certain cases of heart failure.

How to Use Aprolin 10 mg

• Use Aprolin according to the dose prescribed by your doctor based on your blood pressure level, health condition, and response to treatment.

• Swallow the tablets with water.

• The medicine may be taken with or without food. It is preferable to take it the same way each day.

• Follow the prescribed dosing schedule and do not double the dose if you miss a dose.

• Do not stop taking the medicine suddenly without consulting your doctor, especially if you have been using it for a long period.

• Your doctor may gradually adjust the dose to reach the lowest effective dose.

Precautions and Warnings

• Use under medical supervision, and do not adjust the dose on your own.

• It may cause low blood pressure, especially when standing up, which may lead to dizziness or fainting.

• Use caution when driving or operating machinery until you know how the medicine affects you.

• Tell your doctor if you have heart disease, angina, or kidney or liver disease.

• Inform your doctor if you have recently had a heart attack.

• Long-term use, particularly at high doses, may cause a lupus-like syndrome. Therefore, your doctor may recommend regular medical tests during prolonged treatment.

• Tell your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or breastfeeding.

• Consult your doctor if you develop symptoms such as joint pain, persistent skin rash, unexplained fever, or severe fatigue.

Side Effects of Aprolin 10 mg

Aprolin may cause some side effects, including:

• Headache.

• Dizziness.

• Nausea or vomiting.

• Palpitations or increased heart rate.

• Low blood pressure.

• Diarrhea.

• Loss of appetite.

• Fluid retention or swelling of the extremities.

• Facial flushing or a feeling of warmth.

Less common side effects may include numbness or tingling, muscle or joint pain, skin rash, or changes in blood counts. Rarely, more serious reactions may occur, such as hepatitis or lupus-like syndrome.

Drug Interactions

Hydralazine may interact with certain medicines. Therefore, inform your doctor or pharmacist about all medicines you are taking, especially:

• Other antihypertensive medicines, as their blood-pressure-lowering effects may be increased.

• Diazoxide.

• Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), which may affect the blood-pressure-lowering effect of hydralazine.

• Sympathomimetic medicines.

• Certain hormonal medicines, such as estrogens.

• Epinephrine and norepinephrine: Epinephrine should be avoided for correcting hydralazine-induced low blood pressure during surgery.

Your doctor may need to adjust the doses or monitor your blood pressure when these medicines are used together.

Storage

• Store at room temperature according to the instructions on the package.

• Keep in a dry place away from heat, moisture, and direct sunlight.

• Keep out of the reach of children.

• Keep the tablets in their original packaging to protect them.

• Do not use after the expiration date stated on the package.

Ingredients

• Active Ingredient: Hydralazine Hydrochloride 10 mg per tablet.