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
Related in WardRound
Hypertensive Emergency
Protocol · BP >180/120 + end-organ damage
Eclampsia
Protocol · Magnesium sulphate + delivery
Severe HTN in Pregnancy / Eclampsia
Protocol · Labetalol / hydralazine + MgSO4
Pre-eclampsia
Topic · Obs/Gynae
Pre-eclampsia
Topic · Obs/Gynae
Heart Failure — Reduced EF
Topic · Cardiology
Peripartum Cardiomyopathy
Topic · Cardiology
Severe Pregnancy Hypertension
Topic · Obstetrics
Always confirm dose against your local formulary / BNF before prescribing.
