PRAZOSIN

Overview

PRAZOSIN is a Schedule H drug.
Prazosin is in a group of drugs called alpha-adrenergic blockers. Prazosin relaxes your veins and arteries so that blood can more easily pass through them.It lowers blood pressure by relaxing blood vessels so that blood can flow more easily through the body.

Usage

PRAZOSIN is generally used to treat: Hypertension, Raynaud’s Disease Phenomenon, Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia
PRAZOSIN can address symptoms like: Dizziness, Fever, Head Headache, Chest Pain, Irregular Heartbeat, Chest Discomfort

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is it safe on my liver?
A: Not Safe

Q: Is it safe on my kidney?
A: Check with your Doctor first

Q: Can I take it with alcohol?
A: Not Safe

Q: Is it safe for children?
A: Not Advised for age < 6yrs

Q: Can it be taken during pregnancy?
A: Not enough studies to prove Risk – Ask your Doctor

Q: Is it safe to take for someone breastfeeding?
A: Check with your Doctor first

How Do I Take It?

Route of Administration: Oral

Precautions

• You should not use this medication if you are allergic to prazosin
• Take exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Do not take in larger or smaller amounts or for longer than recommended.
• Follow the directions on your prescription label.Your doctor may occasionally change your dose to make sure you get the best results.
• You may feel very dizzy when you first wake up. Be careful when standing or sitting up from a lying position.
• These effects may get aggravated by consuming alcohol during exercise, in hot weather, or when standing for long durations.
• May affect your eye muscles; this should be harmless unless you are scheduled for a cataract surgery.
• Avoid getting overheated during exercise and hot weather.
• When first starting this drug, avoid situations where you may be injured if you faint.

Symptoms of Overdosage

PRAZOSIN over-dosage can result in: Drowsiness

Common Side-Effects

PRAZOSIN : Bladder Control, Loss Of, Dry Mouth, Dizziness, Weakness (generalized), Drowsiness, Fatigue (tiredness), Head Headache, Nausea, Pounding Heart (pulse), Feet Swelling

Serious Side-Effects

PRAZOSIN : Depression, Fainting, Frequent Urination, Mood Swings, Ankles Swelling

Rare Side-Effects

PRAZOSIN : Frequent Urge To Urinate, Chest Pain, Difficulty Breathing

Disease Interactions

PRAZOSIN can interfere with: Syncope, Hypotension, Diarrhoea, Vomiting, Acute Liver Failure

Technical Classification

PRAZOSIN is categorized as: ANTIADRENERGIC AGENTS, PERIPHERALLY ACTING / CARDIOVASCULAR AGENTS

Storage Conditions

Room Temperature (Between 15 To 25 C)

Available Alternatives

Common Drugs with PRAZOSIN as Ingredient

BIOZOCIN 2.5MG XL TAB	PRAZOSIN 2.5 MG
MINIPRESS XL 2.5MG TAB	PRAZOSIN 2.5 MG
MINIPRESS XL 5MG TAB	PRAZOSIN 5 MG
PRACEPT 2.5MG TAB	PRAZOSIN 2.5 MG
PRAZOCIP XL 2.5MG TAB	PRAZOSIN 2.5 MG
PRAZOCIP XL 5MG TAB	PRAZOSIN 5.0 MG
PRAZOLIN 10MG TAB	PRAZOSIN 10.0 MG
PRAZOLIN 2.5MG TAB	PRAZOSIN 2.5 MG
PRAZOLIN 5MG TAB	PRAZOSIN 5.0 MG
PRAZOPILL 2.5MG TAB XL	PRAZOSIN 2.5 MG
PRAZOPILL 2.5MG TAB	PRAZOSIN 2.5 MG
PRAZOPILL XL 5MG TAB	PRAZOSIN 5.0 MG
PRAZOPRESS 1MG TAB	PRAZOSIN 1 MG
PRAZOPRESS 2MG TAB	PRAZOSIN 2 MG
PRAZOPRESS XL 2.5MG TAB	PRAZOSIN 2.5 MG
PRAZOPRESS XL 5MG TAB	PRAZOSIN 5 MG
PRAZOSIN 5MG TAB	PRAZOSIN 5.0 MG
RENOPRESS XL 5MG TAB	PRAZOSIN 5 MG
RESPLEND 2.5MG TAB	PRAZOSIN 2.5 MG
RESPLEND 5MG TAB	PRAZOSIN 5.0 MG