HYDRALAZINE HYDROCHLORIDE vs LONITEN

Independent side-by-side comparison.

Rated against independent regulatory sources·Last updated August 22, 2026·How we rate

Possible drug interaction. HYDRALAZINE HYDROCHLORIDE and LONITEN are different prescription medicines. Combining or switching between them can cause interactions — talk to a pharmacist or prescriber before making changes. This page is not medical advice.

Attribute	HYDRALAZINE HYDROCHLORIDE	LONITEN
Rating	New	64/100
Pharmacy pays	~$1.11 /30	~$5.05 /30
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	HYDRALAZINE HYDROCHLORIDE	MINOXIDIL
Manufacturer	Quantum Pharmics	Pfizer
Dosage forms	Injectable, Solution, Tablet	Tablet
Drug class	Arteriolar Vasodilator	Arteriolar Vasodilator
Boxed warning	None	None
Half-life	about 3 to 7 hours	about 4.2 hours
Treats	Heart Failure, Malignant Hypertension, Pulmonary Hypertension	Alopecia, Malignant Hypertension

hydralazine hydrochloride loniten

Rating

New

64/100

Pharmacy pays

~$1.11 /30

~$5.05 /30

Type

Active ingredient

HYDRALAZINE HYDROCHLORIDE

MINOXIDIL

Manufacturer

Quantum Pharmics

Pfizer

Dosage forms

Injectable, Solution, Tablet

Tablet

Drug class

Arteriolar Vasodilator

Boxed warning

None

Half-life

about 3 to 7 hours

about 4.2 hours

Treats

Heart Failure, Malignant Hypertension, Pulmonary Hypertension

Alopecia, Malignant Hypertension

Frequently asked questions

Which is cheaper, Hydralazine Hydrochloride or Loniten?

Hydralazine Hydrochloride costs pharmacies less to acquire — about $1.11 vs $5.05 for a 30-count supply, per the CMS NADAC survey. That gap is in the pharmacy's cost of goods, not necessarily in what you pay: your price is set afterwards by your insurer and the pharmacy.

What is the difference between Hydralazine Hydrochloride and Loniten?

Hydralazine Hydrochloride contains Hydralazine Hydrochloride, while Loniten contains Minoxidil — they have different active ingredients.

Ratings are based on FDA regulatory (recall-safety) data. This comparison is for general reference only — not medical advice. Always consult a licensed professional before choosing or switching a medication.