Prazopress ER 5

Prazosin Hydrochloride belongs to a class of medicines called as alpha-blocker. It is used to treat high blood pressure and lower your risk of having a heart attack or stroke. It may also be used to treat heart failure and mild enlargement of the prostate gland in men. Prazosin Hydrochloride may be prescribed alone or in combination with other medicines. It can be taken with or without food. The dose will depend on your condition and how you respond to the medicine. Follow the advice of your doctor on what is right for you. You need to use this medicine regularly to get the most benefit from it so keep taking it even if you feel well. High blood pressure does not usually have symptoms. If you stop taking it, your blood pressure may rise and put you at risk of heart attack or stroke. You may need to take it for the rest of your life. The most common side effects of this medicine include dizziness, headache, nausea and unusual beating of the heart (palpitation). Most side effects disappear when you get used to the medicine. If they bother you or do go away, talk to your doctor. It may also cause your blood pressure to go too low especially when you first start taking this medicine. Some side effects may be serious and need urgent medical attention. Your doctor may be able to help with ways of preventing or reducing side effects. If you are pregnant, thinking about becoming pregnant or breastfeeding, ask your doctor before using this medicine. Also talk to your doctor before taking it if you have heart failure, liver disease or kidney disease and if you are having eye surgery for a cataract. Your blood pressure will need to be checked regularly while using this medicine. Prazosin Hydrochloride is an alpha blocker. It lowers blood pressure by relaxing blood vessels so that blood can flow more easily through the body.

• Hypertension (high blood pressure)

Prazosin competitively blocks postsynaptic alpha1-adrenoceptors of veins and arterioles causing vasodilation, reduction in BP and total peripheral resistance usually w/o reflex tachycardia.

Adult Dose: Oral Hypertension Conventional Tablet: Adult: Initially, 0.5 mg bid or tid for 3-7 days, increased to 1 mg bid or tid for the next 3-7 days. Thereafter, the daily dose should be increased gradually as determined by the patient’s response to the blood pressure lowering effect. Most patients are likely to be maintained on a dosage regimen of Prazosin alone of up to 15 mg daily in divided doses. Max: 20 mg/day in divided doses.Dosage should be individualized depending on patient tolerance and response. Extended Release Tablet: Dosage should be individualized depending on patient tolerance and response. Adult: Initially, Prazosin extended release 2.5mg once daily. Dosage may be increased slowly, in general over a 7 to 14 day period, depending on the response to each dose level. Max:Doses above 20mg once daily have not been studied. Maintenance dose: Dosage may be increased as clinically indicated to 20mg given in once-daily doses. Hypertensive patients controlled on Prazosin tablets alone or in combination with other anti-hypertensive medications may be switched to Prazosin extended release tablets at the equivalent or nearest higher total daily dose, e.g. Prazosin tablets 4 mg daily equivalent to Prazosin extended release tablets 5 mg once daily. Blood pressure measurements should be taken at the end of the dosing interval to assure adequate blood pressure control is maintained throughout the 24 hour period. Further titration may be necessary in some patients. Benign prostatic hyperplasia; Adult: Initially, 0.5 mg bid, increased to a maintenance dose not exceeding 2 mg bid. Raynaud Phenomenon 1-5 PO q12hr Elderly: Dose reduction needed. Hepatic impairment: Dose reduction needed. Renal Dose: Renal impairment: Dose reduction needed.

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Prazosin Hydrochloride may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

If you miss a dose of Prazosin Hydrochloride, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

Common: • Dizziness • Headache • Drowsiness • Weakness • Low energy • Palpitations • Nausea

[UNSAFE] Prazosin Hydrochloride may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur. You have been prescribed Minipress XL 5mg Tablet for the treatment of high blood pressure. It may cause sudden drop in your blood pressure, especially when you first start taking this medicine. To lower the chance of feeling dizzy or passing out, rise slowly if you have been sitting or lying down. Do not consume alcohol while taking Minipress XL 5mg Tablet as it may enhance the blood pressure lowering effect of this medicine causing increased dizziness. Be cautious while driving or doing anything that requires concentration as it can cause dizziness and sleepiness. Inform your doctor that you are taking Minipress XL 5mg Tablet if you are scheduled for a cataract surgery.

Congestive heart failure due to mechanical obstruction. Hypersensitivity. Pregnancy.

Hypotensive effects may be enhanced w/ diuretics and other antihypertensives. Increased risk of 1st dose hypotension w/ ?-blockers or Ca channel blockers. Concomitant admin w/ phosphodiesterase type 5 (PDE5) inhibitors (e.g. sildenafil) may result in additive hypotensive effects and symptomatic hypotension.

[UNSAFE] Prazosin Hydrochloride may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol.

[CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR] Prazosin Hydrochloride may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.

[CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR] Prazosin Hydrochloride is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.

[SAFE IF PRESCRIBED] Prazosin Hydrochloride is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Prazosin Hydrochloride may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor. Prazosin Hydrochloride may be started with a low dose and then increased further. Regular blood pressure monitoring is advisable for dose adjustment. [CAUTION] Prazosin Hydrochloride should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Prazosin Hydrochloride may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

Dear Sir/Madam which medicine can i take with Minipress xl (Prazosin) for treating high blood pressure many options available consult physician near u for proper examination and blood work up I have SHT in last 10 years.I already take somany medicine but I can't get a good results.In my heart rate around 160 range.I feel chest tightness little pain also.I can't walk properly.Because that time I feel heavy palpitation and I hearing my heart beat sound in my ears.In my blood pressure shows on 170/100.Now I took these medicines.1 TRIOLMEZEST 40 Once daily morning.2 CALAPTIN-SR 120 once daily night.But still I not better now.Doctor said me after one month i need a Holter Monitoring test.I have no other physical problems.Please give me a feedback Add minipress xl 7.5 mg twice dailyHow is renal function test Hello Doctor,I am 54 yrs women having high Blood pressure of average 170/80 and sometimes in the evening it goes upto 210/95. I have been taking Amlodac 5mg,minipress xl 5mg but due to recent leg swelling problem I visited nearby doctor and am advised to take Telsartan 80 one tablet at night and stoped amlodac 5mg and minipress xl mg but still bp is found high yesterday recorded as 210/95 and after seeing this high BP,I got panic and I called to my friend nearby and she advised me to take dytor20,but I am big tension which medicine I should continue to control my BP.please suggest best medicine combination to control my blood pressure,please help me as am staying alone,KINDLY HELP Please meet a cardiologist at earliest . Such high BP is unsafe . Prescription without doctor's examination can be harmful for your own health Hello Doctor,I am 54 yrs women having high Blood pressure of average 170/80 and sometimes in the evening it goes upto 210/95. I have been taking Amlodac 5mg,minipress xl 5mg but due to recent leg swelling problem I visited nearby doctor and am advised to take Telsartan 80 one tablet at night and stoped amlodac 5mg and minipress xl mg but still bp is found high yesterday recorded as 210/95 and after seeing this high BP,I got panic and I called to my friend nearby and she advised me to take dytor20,but I am big tension which medicine I should continue to control my BP.please suggest best medicine combination to control my blood pressure,please help me as am staying alone,KINDLY HELP Need to work up for bp consult good physician am 54 yrs women having high Blood pressure of avrg 170/80 and sometimes in the evening it goes upto 210/95. I have benn taking Amlodac 5,minipress xl but due to leg swelling problem i visited a doctor and advised to take Telsartan 80 in night only and stoped amlodac and minipress xl but still bp is found hough-210/95.please suggest best medicine combination to control my blood presure,please help. High BP patent can only be treated in a clinic Sir please tell minipress xl 5 mg daily dose can it be taken once or twice in a day once shud be enough I am a patient of hypertension Hypertension is clinal condition of high blood pressure. Please see a physician. Some times I had lot of hypertension Hypertension is clinically high blood pressure. Persistent high arterial blood pressure above 120/80 mm HG is termed as pre-hypertension or hypertension, but the point to be emphasized is that this rise in blood pressure is persistent. Transient increase in BP occurs in stress and anxiety and needs to be treated accordingly.