Apresol Tablet

Apresol contains dihydaralazine, which is a type of medicine that belongs to the category of antihypertensives. It works by reducing the risk of stroke, heart attack and other heart and kidney problems.

Dosage

Overdose

• Overuse of the medicine may lead to a number of symptoms. These include hypotension, myocardial ischaemia, coma, etc. Immediately seek medical help from a doctor or a hospital for appropriate treatment.

Missed a Dose

If you forget to take a dose, take it as soon as you remember. If the next dose is approaching, skip the missing dose. Use your next dose at the same time every day. To catch up, do not increase the dose.

Mode of Action

How Does It Work?

Apresol relaxes the blood vessels and thereby, reduces blood pressure.

Directions for Use

The time and duration of consumption of this medicine should be as per the physician's advice. Apresol tablet should be swalloed whole and should not be crushed or broken into pieces before consuming it. This medicine may be taken with or without food. The most suitable way would be to consume the tablets at a fixed time with some water.

Precautions and Warnings

Pregnancy

Can I use Apresol during pregnancy?

The use of Apresol should be avoided before the third trimester of pregnancy.

Breast Feeding

Can I use Apresol while breastfeeding?

There are no good studies in women to determine dangers to an infant if this medicine is used while breastfeeding. The infant should be observed for possible side effects.

Driving

Can I drive if I have applied taken Apresol?

The medicine has the potential to impair driving ability, especailly at the beginning of the treatment.

Alcohol

Can I consume alcohol with Apresoll?

Interactions of alcohol and Apresol increases the effect of alcohol, therefore its better to avoid alcohol when taking Apresol.

Other General Warnings

Talk to your doctor if

• You're taking any vitamins, minerals, or other dietary supplements
• You have allergy to contents of Apresol
• You have severe heart, kidney or liver disease

Contraindications

• Hypersensitivity
• Idiopathic lupus erythematosus (SLE)
• High cardiac output
• Porphyria
• Myocardial insufficiency
• Tachycardia (increased heart rate)

Side effects

• Headache
• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Headache
• Diarrhoea
• Loss of Appetite
• Palpitations
• Increased heart rate

Interactions

Interactions with other medicines

• When Apresol is administered shortly after diazoxide, it may give rise to hypotension
• MAO inhibitors should be cautiously used in people taking Apresol
• When used with oestrogens or NSAIDs, it shows blood pressure lowering effect
• Apresol with beta blockers may increase their blood levels
• Administration of other antihypertensives, anaesthetics, tricyclic antidepressants, tranquillisers, nitrates or other medicines exerting central depressant actions with Apresol may increase their blood levels

Storage and disposal

Store it away from direct light and excess moisture. Keep the medicine away from children and pets. Dispose in an environment-friendly way.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

How many times a day shouild this medication be taken?

It's commonly used once a day. However, please follow your doctor's prescription.

How many times a day shouild this medication be taken?

You should consult your physician for the appropriate duration and repetition for your condition.

Can this medicine be given to children?

Yes, but the dosage is based on body weight. Please consult a pediatrician for the appropriate dosage and regimen.