Cardiology
Hydralazine
Dose
5–10 mg IV q20 min; PO 25–50 mg TDS
Use
Hypertensive emergency, pre-eclampsia.
Monitoring
BP, HR, reflex tachycardia.
Side effects
- • Reflex tachycardia
- • Lupus-like syndrome
- • Headache
Always confirm dose against your local formulary / BNF before prescribing.
