Prazolok ER 5 mg (Tablet (Extended Release))
Unit Price: ৳ 15.00 (3 x 10: ৳ 450.00)
Strip Price: ৳ 150.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Prazosin hydrochloride |
| Company | Square pharmaceuticals plc |
| Also available as |
Indications
- Hypertension
- Left Ventricular Failure
- Raynaud's Phenomenon And Raynaud's Disease
- Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia
Pharmacology
- Decrease in total peripheral vascular resistance
- Selective inhibition of postsynaptic alpha-1-adrenoreceptors
- Reduction in left ventricular filling pressure
- Augmentation of cardiac output
- Improvement of urinary pressure profile in men
Dosage & Administration
- Adjustable dosage based on patient's response
- Starting dosage recommendations
- Maintenance dosage instructions
- XR Tablet dosage and administration
- Switching from Prazosin Tablets to Prazosin XR Extended Release Tablets
Interaction
- No adverse drug interactions reported with specific medications
Contraindications
- Contraindicated in patients with known sensitivity to quinazolines
Side Effects
- Common reactions include dizziness, headache, drowsiness, lack of energy, weakness, palpitations, nausea
- Additional reactions associated with therapy
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Safety during pregnancy not fully established
- Use during pregnancy should be based on the potential benefit justifying the potential risk to the mother and fetus
- Caution when administered to nursing mothers
Precautions & Warnings
- Risk of postural hypotension
- Careful titration for left ventricular failure patients
- Close monitoring of blood pressure for Raynaud's Phenomenon/Disease and Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia
- Adjustment of diuretic dosage for left ventricular failure patients
- Caution for patients already taking blood pressure-lowering medications
Use in Special Populations
- Not recommended for children under the age of 12 years
- Not recommended for certain conditions in left ventricular failure patients
Overdose Effects
- Accidental ingestion effects and necessary actions
Therapeutic Class
- Alpha adrenoceptor blocking drugs
Storage Conditions
- Store below 30°C
- Keep away from light, moisture, and children