Does Apresoline Affect Heart Rate?
Hydralazine (Apresoline) Was Used to Increase Heart Rate in 21 Patients (14 Hypertensive and 7 Normotensive) Suffering from Symptomatic Sinus Bradycardia...
Hydralazine (Apresoline) was used to increase heart rate in 21 patients (14 hypertensive and 7 normotensive) suffering from symptomatic sinus bradycardia (SSB). Patients were assessed clinically and by 24-h ECG analysis before and after tailored increasing doses of the drug.
Does hydralazine cause bradycardia?
It is generally recognized that the vasodilator hydralazine produces hypotension accompanied by baroreflex-mediated tachycardia. In some experimental conditions, however, the accompanying heart rate change is bradycardia, a paradoxical response which has not been satisfactorily explained.
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What are the side effects of Apresoline?
Side Effects
Headache, pounding/fast heartbeat, loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, or dizziness may occur as your body adjusts to the medication. If any of these effects last or get worse, tell your doctor or pharmacist promptly.
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