Prazolok 2 mg (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 6.00 (3 x 10: ৳ 180.00)
Strip Price: ৳ 60.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Prazosin hydrochloride |
| Company | Square pharmaceuticals plc |
| Also available as |
Indications
- Essential hypertension treatment
- Secondary hypertension treatment
- Left ventricular failure treatment
- Raynaud's phenomenon treatment
- Benign prostatic hyperplasia treatment
Pharmacology
- Decrease in total peripheral vascular resistance
- Selective inhibition of alpha-1-adrenoreceptors
- Reduction in left ventricular filling pressure
- Improvement of urinary pressure profile
- No adverse changes in serum lipid profile
Dosage & Administration
- Initial therapy with a low starting dose
- Adjustment of dosage based on patient's response
- Titration of dosage in congestive heart failure patients
- Maintenance dosage regimen for hypertension
- Swallowed whole for extended-release tablet
Interaction
- No adverse drug interaction observed in clinical experience
- List of drugs showing no adverse interaction with Prazolok XR
Contraindications
- Contraindicated in patients with known sensitivity to quinazolines
Side Effects
- Common reactions such as dizziness and headache
- Reactions like nausea, constipation, edema
- Observations in parents being managed for left ventricular failure
- Frequently reported side effect in Raynaud's phenomenon/disease therapy
Pregnancy & Lactation
- No teratogenic effects seen in animal testing
- Limited excretion in human milk
- Caution advised when administered to nursing mothers
Precautions & Warnings
- Caution for patients responding in an abrupt manner to the initial dose
- Avoidance of situations leading to postural hypotension
- Observation for patients under diuretic treatment
- Monitoring of blood pressure during initial administration and titration
Use in Special Populations
- Not recommended for children under 12 years
- Not recommended in certain left ventricular failure conditions
Overdose Effects
- Accidental ingestion observations
- Support of cardiovascular system importance in case of hypotension
- Renal function monitoring and support if necessary
Therapeutic Class
- Alpha adrenoceptor blocking drugs
Storage Conditions
- Keep away from light and moisture
- Store below 30°C
- Keep out of reach of children