dihydralazine
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Dihydralazine is a prescription drug with antihypertensive properties. It functions by combating the effects of adrenaline, and by expanding the blood vessels so as to enable smoother flow of blood by decreasing the pressure. It is generally administered orally, and is available in the form of tablets. It belongs to the hydrazinophthalazine chemical class. It has very similar effects to hydralazine.
Research
594 papers- The change in the pharmacological significance of dihydralazine (Germany) and hydralazine (USA).Naunyn-Schmiedeberg's archives of pharmacology · 2026
- [Dihydralazine-induced hepatitis].Schweizerische medizinische Wochenschrift · 1977
- Drug-induced immunotoxicity.European journal of drug metabolism and pharmacokinetics · 1998
- [Dihydralazine hepatitis].Presse medicale (Paris, France : 1983) · 1985
- Dihydralazine infusion effects.Obstetrics and gynecology · 1986
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Wikidata facts
- Subclass of
- chemical compound
- Mass
- 190.097
- Has use
- medication
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- Commons category
- Dihydralazine
- chemical formula
- C₈H₁₀N₆
- canonical SMILES
- C1=CC=C2C(=C1)C(=NN=C2NN)NN
- isomeric SMILES
- C1=CC=C\2C(=C1)/C(=N\N)/NN/C2=N\N
- defined daily dose
- 75
- subject has role
- antihypertensive drug
- World Health Organisation international non-proprietary name
- dihydralazine
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Encyclopedic overview
6 sectionsContents
- Side effects
- Contraindications
- Other important information on intake
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Dihydralazine is a prescription drug with antihypertensive properties. It functions by combating the effects of adrenaline, and by expanding the blood vessels so as to enable smoother flow of blood by decreasing the pressure. It is generally administered orally, and is available in the form of tablets. It belongs to the hydrazinophthalazine chemical class. It has very similar effects to hydralazine.
== Side effects == Headache Loss of appetite Nausea Vomiting Diarrhea Palpitations Increased heart rate Angina pectoris
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