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Hydralazine, Hydrochlorothiazide, and Reserpine
Pronunciation
U.S. Brand Names
Generic Available
Synonyms
Pharmacological Index
Use
Pregnancy Risk Factor
Usual Dosage
Dietary Considerations
Cardiovascular Considerations
Dental Health: Local Anesthetic/Vasoconstrictor Precautions
Dental Health: Effects on Dental Treatment
Patient Information
Dosage Forms

Pronunciation
(hye DRAL a zeen, hye droe klor oh THYE a zide, & re SER peen)

U.S. Brand Names
Hydrap-ES®; Marpres®; Ser-Ap-Es®

Generic Available

Yes


Synonyms
Hydrochlorothiazide, Hydralazine, and Reserpine; Reserpine, Hydralazine, and Hydrochlorothiazide

Pharmacological Index

Antihypertensive Agent, Combination


Use

Hypertensive disorders


Pregnancy Risk Factor

C


Usual Dosage

Adults: Oral: 1-2 tablets 3 times/day


Dietary Considerations

May be administered with meals


Cardiovascular Considerations

Combination therapy for the treatment of hypertension should be individualized for each patient. Potential advantages for this combination therapy may include improved compliance and synergistic reductions in blood pressure with an accompanied reduction in side effects. Thiazide therapy improves cardiovascular outcomes in patients with hypertension. Reserpine is infrequently used as monotherapy for hypertension due to side effects.


Dental Health: Local Anesthetic/Vasoconstrictor Precautions

No information available to require special precautions


Dental Health: Effects on Dental Treatment

No effects or complications reported


Patient Information

See individual agents. Pregnancy precautions: Inform prescriber if you are or intend to get pregnant.


Dosage Forms

Tablet: Hydralazine 25 mg, hydrochlorothiazide 15 mg, and reserpine 0.1 mg


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