Alphalok 2 mg (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 6.00 (3 x 14: ৳ 252.00)
Strip Price: ৳ 84.00
Medicine Details
Category | Details |
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Generic | Prazosin hydrochloride |
Company | Opsonin pharma ltd |
Also available as |
Indications
- Treatment of essential hypertension
- Treatment of secondary 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
- Augmentation of cardiac output
- Improvement of urinary pressure profile
Dosage & Administration
- Initial therapy with low starting dose
- Dosage adjustment based on patient's response
- Use with diuretic or adrenergic beta-blocking agent for enhanced efficacy
- Different dosages for patients with renal impairment
Interaction
- No adverse drug interaction reported with certain medications
Contraindications
- Known sensitivity to quinazolines
Side Effects
- Dizziness
- Headache
- Drowsiness
- Weakness
- Palpitations
- Nausea
- Liver function abnormalities
- Edema
- Orthostatic hypotension
- Diarrhea
- Constipation
- Abdominal discomfort
- Dry mouth
- Blurred vision
- Impotence
Pregnancy & Lactation
- No teratogenic effects seen in animal testing
- Caution advised when administered to nursing mothers
Precautions & Warnings
- Potential for postural hypotension
- Careful adjustment of diuretic dosage in left ventricular failure patients
- Close monitoring of blood pressure in patients taking medications known to lower blood pressure
Use in Special Populations
- Not recommended for children under 12 years
- Not recommended for certain conditions in left ventricular failure patients
Overdose Effects
- Accidental ingestion results in drowsiness and depressed reflexes
- Support of cardiovascular system is of first importance in case of hypotension
Therapeutic Class
- Alpha adrenoceptor blocking drugs
Storage Conditions
- Store below 30°C
- Keep away from light and moisture
- Keep away from reach of children
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