Apresoline®
(Apresoline®, Hydralazine)
Available as tablets or capsules.
Tablets
Available as soluble tablets?
No
Available as a liquid?
No
Available as something for placing under your tongue?
No
Available as something for placing on your gum?
-
Available as granules?
-
Available as a patch for putting on your skin?
-
Available as an injection?
-
Available as nasal/oral spray?
-
Safe or appropriate to crush
No information available.
Additional information for Healthcare Professionals+
Generic name
Hydralazine
Usual formulation brand names
Apresoline®
Is tablet/capsule specially coated?
Yes
Modified release
No
Film coated
No
Enteric coated
No
Sugar coated
Yes
Soluble tablet strength
-
Sublingual/buccal formulation strength
No
Granule strength
-
Transdermal patch strength
-
Injection strength
-
Nasal/oral spray Strength
-
Available as a licensed liquid or special?
No
Are specials or imports available?
Yes- solution/suspension (generic hydralazine)
Liquid strengths
n/a
Is the liquid medicine sugar free?
n/a
Licensed for administration via enteral tube
No
Advice on administration via enteral tube
No specific information on administration of Apresoline® branded hydralazine via enteral tubes. See hydralazine monograph for further information.
Notes
The sugar coating makes this medication more likely to block enteral feeding tubes.