emergency- hydralazine Flashcards
1
Q
MOA
A
direct vasodilation of arterioles with little effect of veins
2
Q
dose
A
5-20 mg IV bolus or 10-40 mg IM: repeat every 4-6 hr
3
Q
onset
A
10 min IV
20-30 min IM
4
Q
duration
A
1-4 hr IV
5
Q
adverse effects
A
tachycardia, flushing, headache, sodium and water retention
increased intracranial pressure
aggravation of angina
