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Terazosin
Latest prescription information about Terazosin. 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 : Terazosin
Pronunciation : ter ay' zoe sin
Therapeutic Classification : bph agents
Trade Name(s):
India- Gotera, Hytrin, Olyster, Prostrin, Terakare, Teralfa, Teradip, Teraz, Teraban, Vicard -T, Unoter, Uniteraz, Terapress, Zytrin. International- Hytrin. This medication is an alpha-blocker, prescribed for high blood pressure and benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). When it is not to be taken (Contraindications):
When it is to be taken : Initial Dose: 1 mg at bedtime is the starting dose for all patients. It may be increased if needed. How it should be taken : It comes as a tablet to take by mouth, with or without food once a day at bedtime or twice a day. Special Instruction : * Caution should be exercised in patients with history of prostate cancer, chest pain, heart disease, kidney or liver problems, any allergy, who are taking other medications, during pregnancy and breastfeeding. * It may cause drowsiness, dizziness, blurred vision or lightheadedness, 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 - Drowsiness, headache, weakness, palpitations, stuffy nose, blurred vision and decreased sexual ability. Body As A Whole - Flu syndrome. Heart - Low blood pressure and fainting. Gastrointestinal - Nausea. Metabolic - Peripheral edema and weight gain. Central Nervous System - Dizziness and unsteadiness. Respiratory - Difficulty in breathing and nasal congestion/runny nose. Eye and ENT - Blurred vision. Genitourinary - Impotence and urinary tract infection. * Avoid excess dosage. Storage Conditions : Store it at room temperature (30°C). |
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