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People who have certain medical conditions or who are taking certain other medicines may have problems if they take vasodilators
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How long are vasodilators taken?
patients may have to take medicine for the rest of their lives.
Why are vasodilators used?
Vasodilators are used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension
Do vasodilators interact with other medications?
Vasodilators may interact with other medicines
What vasodilators are normally used?
Examples of vasodilators are hydralazine (Apresoline) and minoxidil (Loniten).
How do peripheral vasodilators work?
Peripheral vasodilators such as hydralazine (Apresoline), isoxuprine (Vasodilan), and minoxidil (Loniten) act by relaxing blood vessels.
What classification does the medication nitrodur fall under?
Vasodilators
What are the side effects of peripheral vasodilators?
Peripheral vasodilators may cause dizziness and orthostatic hypotension--a rapid lowering of blood pressure when the patient stands up in the morning.
Contraindications of nitroglycerin?
Other vasodilators or low blood pressure.
What is the dosage for vasodilators?
The recommended dosage depends on the type of vasodilator
What medications should not be taken before a plasma renin activity?
Patients taking diuretics, antihypertensives, vasodilators, oral contraceptives, and licorice should discontinue use of these substances for two to four weeks before the test.
What is the term that refers to drugs that cause vasodilation and reduce vascular resistance?
Vasodilators
What medications decrease venous return reducing peripheral vascular resistance?
Vasodilators
