Ethinyl Estradiol and Norelgestromin and Hydralazine Oral, Injection, Intravenous

• Generic Name: ethinyl estradiol / norelgestromin
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Xulane, Ortho Evra

• It is used to prevent pregnancy.
• It may be given to you for other reasons. Talk with the doctor.

• Generic Name: hydralazine
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Apresoline

Hydralazine is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension). It is also used to control high blood pressure in a mother during pregnancy (pre-eclampsia or eclampsia) or in emergency situations when blood pressure is extremely high (hypertensive crisis).

High blood pressure adds to the workload of the heart and arteries. If it continues for a long time, the heart and arteries may not function properly. This can damage the blood vessels of the brain, heart, and kidneys, resulting in a stroke, heart failure, or kidney failure. Lowering blood pressure can decrease the risk of heart attacks and strokes.

Hydralazine works by relaxing the blood vessels and increasing the supply of blood and oxygen to the heart while reducing its workload.

Hydralazine is available only with your doctor's prescription.