G-Prazosin 2 mg (Tablet)

Unit Price: ৳ 3.00 (3 x 10: ৳ 90.00)
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Medicine Details

Indications

  • Treatment of hypertension
  • Treatment of left ventricular failure
  • Treatment of Raynaud's phenomenon and disease
  • Treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia

Pharmacology

  • Decrease in total peripheral vascular resistance
  • Selective inhibition of postsynaptic alpha-1-adrenoreceptors
  • Lowering of blood pressure in supine and standing positions
  • Reduction in left ventricular filling pressure

Dosage & Administration

  • Therapy initiation with a low starting dose
  • Individual toleration adjustment during the first week
  • Daily dosage adjustment based on patient response
  • Dosage adjustment for patients with inadequate control

Interaction

  • No adverse drug interactions reported

Contraindications

  • Known sensitivity to quinazolines

Side Effects

  • Dizziness
  • Headache
  • Drowsiness
  • Weakness
  • Palpitations
  • Nausea
  • Vomiting
  • Diarrhea
  • Constipation
  • Abdominal discomfort
  • Liver function abnormalities
  • Edema
  • Orthostatic hypotension
  • Dyspnea

Pregnancy & Lactation

  • No teratogenic effects observed in animal testing
  • Use during pregnancy only if potential benefit justifies potential risk

Precautions & Warnings

  • Caution with postural hypotension
  • Observation for patients with left ventricular failure
  • Close monitoring of blood pressure during administration

Use in Special Populations

  • Not recommended for children under 12 years
  • Not recommended for left ventricular failure due to mechanical obstruction

Overdose Effects

  • Profound drowsiness and depressed reflexes in case of accidental ingestion

Therapeutic Class

  • Alpha adrenoceptor blocking drugs

Storage Conditions

  • Store below 30 degrees Celsius
  • Keep away from light and moisture
  • Keep out of reach of children

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