patients may have to take medicine for the rest of their lives.
Examples of vasodilators are hydralazine (Apresoline) and minoxidil (Loniten).
Vasodilators are used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension
Vasodilators may interact with other medicines
it's "vasodilators" -- pronounced: va(long a)-zo-di(long i)-lat(as in "late")-ors
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.
Other vasodilators or low blood pressure.
The recommended dosage depends on the type of vasodilator
Patients taking diuretics, antihypertensives, vasodilators, oral contraceptives, and licorice should discontinue use of these substances for two to four weeks before the test.
Vasodilators
The term is vasodilators. These drugs work by relaxing the smooth muscles in blood vessels, which leads to an increase in blood flow and a decrease in blood pressure.