Apresol Injection 1 ml belongs to a class of medicines called anti-hypertensives used to treat very high blood pressure, particularly in pregnancy and in patients with kidney disease. Hypertension (high blood pressure) is a condition in which the force exerted by the blood against the artery walls becomes so high that it causes health problems, such as heart disease.

Apresol Injection 1 ml contains Hydralazine, a vasodilator that works by relaxing and widening the walls of blood vessels. Thus, it increases blood and oxygen supply to the heart and reduces blood pressure. 

Apresol Injection 1 ml will be administered by a healthcare professional; do not self-administer. Sometimes, Apresol Injection 1 ml may cause common side effects such as headaches, abnormal heartbeat, nausea, diarrhoea, chest pain, and muscle or joint pain. Most of these side effects of Apresol Injection 1 ml do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist, please consult your doctor.

If you are allergic to hydralazine, dihydralazine or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. Apresol Injection 1 ml is not recommended for children as safety and effectiveness were not established. If you are pregnant or a breastfeeding mother, please inform your doctor before receiving Apresol Injection 1 ml. Avoid alcohol consumption with Apresol Injection 1 ml as it may increase the risk of low blood pressure. If you are about to take a general anaesthetic, inform your doctor or dentist in charge that you are receiving Apresol Injection 1 ml.

Apresol Injection 1 ml contains Hydralazine, an anti-hypertensive used to treat very high blood pressure, particularly in pregnancy and in patients with kidney disease. It relaxes and widens the walls of blood vessels. Thus, it increases blood and oxygen supply to the heart and reduces blood pressure. 

• Headaches
• Abnormal heartbeat
• Nausea
• Diarrhoea
• Chest pain
• Muscle or joint pain

If you are allergic to hydralazine, dihydralazine or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. Apresol Injection 1 ml is not recommended for children as safety and effectiveness were not established. If you are pregnant or a breastfeeding mother, please inform your doctor before receiving Apresol Injection 1 ml. Avoid alcohol consumption with Apresol Injection 1 ml as it may increase the risk of low blood pressure. If you are about to take a general anaesthetic, inform your doctor or dentist in charge that you are receiving Apresol Injection 1 ml. If you have had a heart attack in the past three months, inform your doctor before receiving Apresol Injection 1 ml. If you notice symptoms such as yellowing of skin and whites of the eyes, stop receiving Apresol Injection 1 ml and contact your doctor immediately, as these may indicate liver problems.

• Maintain a low-salt diet and minimize eating processed foods as they contain more sodium. Try to replace salt with spices or herbs to add flavour to the food.
• Do regular exercise such as cycling, walking, jogging, dancing, or swimming for a minimum of 30 minutes per day.
• Chronic stress may also cause high blood pressure. Therefore, avoid stress triggers and make time for yourself to relax and do activities that you enjoy.
• Maintain a diet that is rich in vegetables, fruits, whole grains, and low-fat dairy products.
• Try to include heart-healthy omega-3 fatty acid-containing foods in your daily diet. You can also use low-fat cooking oil like olive oil, soybean oil, canola oil, and coconut oil, which may help in lowering high blood pressure.
• Quit smoking and avoid the consumption of alcohol.