Vasodilators are used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension
Examples of vasodilators are hydralazine (Apresoline) and minoxidil (Loniten).
Vasodilators may interact with other medicines
Peripheral vasodilators such as hydralazine (Apresoline), isoxuprine (Vasodilan), and minoxidil (Loniten) act by relaxing blood vessels.
People who have certain medical conditions or who are taking certain other medicines may have problems if they take vasodilators
Vasodilators
Peripheral vasodilators may cause dizziness and orthostatic hypotension--a rapid lowering of blood pressure when the patient stands up in the morning.
The recommended dosage depends on the type of vasodilator
Other vasodilators or low blood pressure.
patients may have to take medicine for the rest of their lives.
Vasodilators
Vasodilators
Medications that expand the blood vessels are called vasodilators (the most common ones are Apresoline and Loniten)