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describe the mechanism of action and adverse effects of each drug selected.
(1) Isosorbide dinitrate plus hydralazine
Isosorbide dinitrate
mechanism of action
Ref: https://www.drugbank.ca
adverse effects
ref: https://reference.medscape.com/drug/dilatrate-sr-isordil-isosorbide-dinitrate-342276
hydralazine
mechanism of action :
Antihypertensive: direct acting antihypertensive agent. causes peripheral vasodilation by relaxing cardiac smooth muscle. Cellular calcium metabolism is altered and affects contactility. It decreases blood pressure , increases HR, CO and SV
Ref: https://www.drugbank.ca
adverse effects
ref: https://www.rxlist.com/apresoline-side-effects-drug-center.htm