What is the drug BiDil used for?
This medication contains 2 drugs (hydralazine and isosorbide dinitrate) and is used with other medications to treat heart failure. Both drugs are known as vasodilators. They work by relaxing and widening blood vessels so blood can flow more easily to the heart.
Is BiDil still used?
BiDil is currently only available in one strength: a combination of isosorbide dinitrate 20 mg and hydralazine 37.5 mg. The two medications in BiDil have been used separately for many years to treat high blood pressure and chest pain.
When do you use BiDil?
Treatment Of Heart Failure In Self-identified Black Patients BiDil is indicated for the treatment of heart failure as an adjunct to standard therapy in self-identified black patients to improve survival, to prolong time to hospitalization for heart failure, and to improve patient-reported functional status.
What is the generic of BiDil?
BiDil ( isosorbide dinitrate / hydralazine) is a combination medication that can help certain patients with heart failure feel better and live longer. BiDil ( isosorbide dinitrate / hydralazine) was specifically studied in Black people and was shown to improve heart failure symptoms.
What are the side effects of BiDil?
COMMON side effects
- decreased appetite.
- headache.
- heart throbbing or pounding.
- nausea.
- vomiting.
- diarrhea.
- fast heartbeat.
- low blood pressure.
Does BiDil affect heart rate?
joint pain or swelling; fever, chest pain, general ill feeling; fast heart rate; shortness of breath that is worse than usual; or.
What type of drug is milrinone?
Milrinone is a vasodilator that is used as a short-term treatment for life-threatening heart failure.
Does BiDil make you sleepy?
Tell your doctor immediately if any of these unlikely but serious side effects occur: severe tiredness, aching/swollen joints, rash on nose and cheeks, swollen glands, change in the amount of urine, bloody/pink urine, signs of infection (such as fever, chills, persistent sore throat), easy bruising/bleeding, fainting.
Which of the following is a common side effect of BiDil?
SIDE EFFECTS: Headache, dizziness, lightheadedness, nausea, and flushing may occur as your body adjusts to the medication. If any of these effects persist or worsen, tell your doctor or pharmacist promptly. Headache is often a sign that this medication is working.