Vasodilators

Vasodilators can widen blood vessels by relaxing the muscle in the blood vessel walls, thus lowers blood pressure.

Vasodilators medications available

• Generic name - Hydralazine
• Loniten (generic name - Minoxidil)

Avoid Vasodilators, if

• Taking bisulfates.
• Pregnant or nursing women should discuss with the doctor before using these medicine.
• Have diabetes, heart disease, or uremia (build up of waste in your blood) should discuss with the doctor about the risks of using these medicine.
• Taking diuretics (water pills), insulin, phenytoin, corticosteroids, estrogen, warfarin, or progesterone should discuss with the doctor about the risks of using these medications.

Vasodilators side effects

Headache, stomach upset, dizziness and growth in body hair.

Vasodilators warning signs

Consult doctor immediately if having; fever, fast heartbeat, fainting, chest pain, breathing problems, sudden weight gain.