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How To Withdraw From Hydralazine?
hi I am a pharmacy student... this is my ?: I would like to d/c hydralazine 50 mg BID from a pt w/ resistant HTN and CAD. Pt s bp is controlled but per lexicomp and Micromedex, hydralazine is CI in pts w/ CAD. How do you d/c hydralazine, taper off or abrupt stop? Any recommendation?
Tue, 26 Jun 2018
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Hydralazine: to avoid abrupt discontinuation of drug to prevent sudden increase in BP. Taper it off,if felt necessary.
Regards
Dr. T.K. Biswas M.D.
Mumbai
I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.
Hydralazine: to avoid abrupt discontinuation of drug to prevent sudden increase in BP. Taper it off,if felt necessary.
Regards
Dr. T.K. Biswas M.D.
Mumbai
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