What are the side effects of Apresazide?

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Apresazide is commonly used in the treatment of high blood pressure. So how should Apresazide be used and which patients should use it?

1. What are the effects of Apresazide?

Apresazide is an antihypertensive drug, made in the form of tablets with the main ingredient: Hydralazine Hydrochlorothiazide Hydralazine works by dilating blood vessels, increasing the supply of blood and oxygen to the heart. Hydrochlorothiazide is a thiazide diuretic that reduces the amount of water in the body by acting on the kidneys to increase urine flow.
Apresazide is a combination product of hydralazine and hydrochlorothiazide used to treat high blood pressure. Elevated blood pressure adds to the workload of the heart and arteries. When this condition goes on for a long time, the patient's heart and arteries may not work properly. This can damage blood vessels in the brain, heart, and kidneys, leading to stroke, heart failure, or kidney failure.
Apresazide is not the first drug indicated to treat patients with hypertension. Treatment of hypertension needs to be monitored and evaluated until an appropriate drug and dose is found for the patient. For patients who need a combination of two drugs at the same time, a combination pill like Apresazide is more convenient for the patient to use.
Several other health conditions may affect the use of Apresazide. Therefore, any patient should only use the drug when prescribed by a qualified doctor.
Gout Hyperuricemia Heart disease or vascular disease Stroke Hypochloremia Hypokalemia Hypomagnesaemia Hyponatremia Parathyroid disease Systemic lupus erythematosus Kidney disease Liver disease Sympathectomy Type 2 diabetes

2. Dosage and how to use the drug Apresazide


Apresazide may make you feel unusually tired when you first start using it. You may also notice an increase in your urine output or frequency. After taking the drug for a while, these effects will lessen.
Dosage of the drug Apresazide should be according to the prescription of a specialist. The reference dose for adults with hypertension is 1 tablet x 2 times/day.
If you miss a dose of Apresazide, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and use your regular schedule, do not double the dose.

3. Adesazide side effects


During the use of Apresazide, you may encounter some side effects of the drug. Talk to your doctor as soon as possible if any of the following side effects occur:
Dry mouth Increased thirst Irregular heartbeat Mood or mental changes Muscle cramps or pain Weak pulse This is not yet all the possible side effects of taking the drug. It is important that you observe your body when you notice any unusual signs, so you need to contact your doctor for appropriate indications.
The above are considered important information about Apresazide, however they are not a substitute for a doctor's advice. Therefore, when there is a need to take medicine, you need to consult qualified people for appropriate indications.

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