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Apresoline Disease Interactions

There are 6 disease interactions with Apresoline (hydralazine).

Major

Hydralazine (applies to Apresoline) bone marrow suppression

Major Potential Hazard, Low plausibility. Applicable conditions: Bone Marrow Depression/Low Blood Counts

Hydralazine may rarely cause blood dyscrasias at recommended dosages. Reduction in hemoglobin, red cell count, agranulocytosis, leukopenia, and purpura have been reported. Therapy with hydralazine should be administered cautiously in patients with these preexisting conditions and if such abnormalities develop during the course of therapy, treatment should be discontinued. Monitoring blood counts should be considered for those patients at higher risk.

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Major

Hydralazine (applies to Apresoline) coronary artery disease

Major Potential Hazard, High plausibility. Applicable conditions: Ischemic Heart Disease

The use of hydralazine is contraindicated in patients with coronary artery disease. Reflex tachycardia may commonly occur. Palpitations and chest pain have also been reported. Myocardial infarction has been associated with the use of hydralazine.

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Major

Hydralazine (applies to Apresoline) lupus erythematosus

Major Potential Hazard, High plausibility.

The use of hydralazine has been associated with the development of lupus erythematosus and lupus-like syndromes, as well as exacerbation of the disease. Hydralazine therapy should be withdrawn in patients experiencing worsening of preexisting lupus. Monitoring complete blood counts, and antinuclear antibody titers before and during prolonged therapy is recommended.

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Major

Hydralazine (applies to Apresoline) valvular heart disease

Major Potential Hazard, High plausibility.

The use of hydralazine is contraindicated in patients with mitral valvular rheumatic heart disease.

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Moderate

Hydralazine (applies to Apresoline) cerebral vasculopathy

Moderate Potential Hazard, Moderate plausibility. Applicable conditions: Cerebral Vascular Disorder

The vasodilatory effects of hydralazine may aggravate cerebral vasculopathy. Therapy with hydralazine should be administered cautiously in patients with cerebral vasculopathy.

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Moderate

Hydralazine (applies to Apresoline) renal dysfunction

Moderate Potential Hazard, Moderate plausibility. Applicable conditions: Glomerulonephritis

The use of hydralazine has been associated with the development of glomerulonephritis. Hydralazine should be used with caution in patients with advanced renal damage and these patients may require a lower dose. Renal function should be monitored and supported as required.

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Apresoline drug interactions

There are 409 drug interactions with Apresoline (hydralazine).

Apresoline alcohol/food interactions

There is 1 alcohol/food interaction with Apresoline (hydralazine).

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Drug Interaction Classification

These classifications are only a guideline. The relevance of a particular drug interaction to a specific individual is difficult to determine. Always consult your healthcare provider before starting or stopping any medication.
Major Highly clinically significant. Avoid combinations; the risk of the interaction outweighs the benefit.
Moderate Moderately clinically significant. Usually avoid combinations; use it only under special circumstances.
Minor Minimally clinically significant. Minimize risk; assess risk and consider an alternative drug, take steps to circumvent the interaction risk and/or institute a monitoring plan.
Unknown No interaction information available.

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