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Prazosin
Latest prescription information about Prazosin. Learn how to pronounce the drug’s name, its indications, dosage, how to take, when to take, when not to take, side effects, special precautions, its storage instructions and warnings if any when taken during pregnancy. Also listed are the International and Indian trade name(s) of the drug and its price list.
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Generic Name : Prazosin
Pronunciation : pra’ zoe sin
Therapeutic Classification : Anti- Adrenergic Blockers - Peripherally Acting
ICD Code : Y51.8
Trade Name(s): India- Cyber-CR, Czopress-X, Minipress XL GITS, Prazopress, Prazocip-XL. International- Minipress. Why it is prescribed (Indications) : This medication is an alpha-blocker, prescribed for benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). It works by relaxing the blood vessels. When it is not to be taken (Contraindications): Hypersensitivity.
Dosage & When it is to be taken : The recommended initial dose is 1 mg, two or three times a day. It may be increased if needed. How it should be taken : It comes as a capsule to take by mouth, with or without food. Warnings and Precautions : * Caution should be exercised in patients with history of chest pain, heart disease, narcolepsy, or kidney problems, any allergy, who are taking other medications, during pregnancy and breastfeeding. * It may cause dizziness, lightheadedness, or fainting, do not drive a car or operate machinery and get up slowly from bed while taking this medication. * Avoid alcohol consumption. Side Effects : Most Common - Dizziness, headache, drowsiness, lack of energy, weakness, palpitations and nausea. Gastrointestinal - Vomiting, diarrhea and constipation. Heart - Edema, low blood pressure, difficulty in breathing and fainting. Central Nervous System - Unsteadiness, depression and nervousness. Skin - Rash. Genitourinary - Urinary frequency. Eye and ENT - Blurred vision, redness, nosebleed, dry mouth and nasal congestion. * Avoid excess dosage. Storage Conditions : Keep this medication in the container it came in, tightly closed, and out of the reach of children. |
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