Patient was educated on contraindications for using Hydralazine as follows:
- Hydralazine is contraindicated in individuals with abnormally high heart rates. So, if your heart rate is being abnormally high (consistently more than 100), with the use of Hydralazine, report this to your physician immediately.
- Hydralazine is contraindicated in individuals with abnormally low blood pressures. Use of Hydralazine in these individuals can result in extremely low blood pressure with reduced flow to vital organs. So, if your blood pressures are being consistently low, report this to your physician.
- Hydralazine is mainly metabolized in the liver. If liver function is deficient, the metabolism of Hydralazine can suffer. This can lead to increased blood levels of the medication for longer periods of time, resulting in toxicity and severe side effects. So, Hydralazine should be used with caution in individuals with hepatic dysfunction.
- Hydralazine is mainly excreted by the kidneys. Individuals with renal disease cannot excrete Hydralazine normally. So, this medication can stay in circulation for longer time and can be toxic. So, Hydralazine should be used with caution in individuals with compromised renal function.
