Hydralazine Flashcards
1
Q
MOA
A
Increase cGMP, smooth muscle relaation
Vasodilates arterioles > vein so afterload reduction
2
Q
Use
A
Severe HTN
CHF
First line for HTN in pregnancy with methyldopa
Frequently coadmin with beta blocker to prevent reflex tachycardia
3
Q
Toxicity
A
Compensatory tachycardia (contraindicated in angina/CAD)
fluid retention, nausea, HA, angina,
lupus like syndrome.
