Side effects of directly acting vasodilators | PGIMER entrance Preparations

Side effects of directly acting vasodilators are 

a. Hypertrichosis 
b. Hypotension 
c. Profuse sweating
d. Bradycardia
e. Alopecia

Ans. (A) Hypertrichosi (B) Hypotension;

• Hypotension.

• Facial flushing Conjunctival injection, throbbing headache, dizziness, palpitation, nasal stuffiness,

fluid retentior,j edema and CHF

• Angina and MI

• Postural hypot nsion

Hydralazrne :Lupus erythematous like symptoms, Rheumatiod arthritis like symptors,

                       peripheral neuropathy

Minoxidil    :Hypertrzchosis

Diazoxide    :Hyperglycemia, hyperuricemia