1. A vasodilator medication used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure by relaxing blood vessel muscles.
Usage: medical/pharmaceutical term; commonly used in clinical practice

Examples

• The doctor prescribed hydralazine to help lower the patient's blood pressure.
• Hydralazine works by dilating blood vessels, reducing strain on the heart.
• Patients taking hydralazine should have regular check-ups to monitor for side effects.
• The combination of hydralazine and other medications proved effective for managing her hypertension.
• Hydralazine is often used in emergency settings to rapidly reduce dangerously high blood pressure.