Prazosin hydrochloride capsules are indicated for the treatment of hypertension, to lower blood pressure. Lowering blood pressure reduces the risk of fatal and nonfatal cardiovascular events, primarily strokes and myocardial infarctions.
From the U.S. FDA-approved label for Prazosin. Full label: DailyMed.
Prazosin hydrochloride capsules are indicated for the treatment of hypertension, to lower blood pressure. Lowering blood pressure reduces the risk of fatal and nonfatal cardiovascular events, primarily strokes and myocardial infarctions. These benefits have been seen in controlled trials of antihypertensive drugs from a wide variety of pharmacologic classes, including this drug. Control of high blood pressure should be part of comprehensive cardiovascular risk management, including, as appropriate, lipid control, diabetes management, antithrombotic therapy, smoking cessation, exercise, and limited sodium intake. Many patients will require more than one drug to achieve blood pressure goals. For specific advice on goals and management, see published guidelines, such as those of the National High Blood Pressure Education Program’s Joint National Committee on Prevention, Detection, Evaluation, and Treatment of High Blood Pressure (JNC).
From the U.S. FDA-approved label for Prazosin. Full label: DailyMed.
The dose of prazosin hydrochloride capsules should be adjusted according to the patient’s individual blood pressure response. The following is a guide to its administration: Initial Dose 1 mg two or three times a day (see WARNINGS. ) Maintenance Dose Dosage may be slowly increased to a total daily dose of 20 mg given in divided doses.
Directions from the U.S. FDA-approved label for Prazosin — your doctor or pharmacist may advise differently.
Prazosin hydrochloride capsules are contraindicated in patients with known sensitivity to quinazolines, prazosin, or any of the inert ingredients.
Excerpt from the U.S. FDA-approved label for Prazosin. Talk to a pharmacist or doctor before use.
As with all alpha-blockers, prazosin hydrochloride may cause syncope with sudden loss of consciousness. In most cases, this is believed to be due to an excessive postural hypotensive effect, although occasionally the syncopal episode has been preceded by a bout of severe tachycardia with heart rates of 120 to 160 beats per minute.
Warnings and precautions excerpt from the U.S. FDA-approved label for Prazosin — not a complete list. Talk to a pharmacist or doctor before use.
Clinical trials were conducted on more than 900 patients. During these trials and subsequent marketing experience, the most frequent reactions associated with prazosin hydrochloride therapy are: dizziness 10.3%, headache 7.8%, drowsiness 7.6%, lack of energy 6.9%, weakness 6.5%, palpitations 5.3%, and nausea 4.9%.
Excerpt from the U.S. FDA-approved label for Prazosin — not a complete list. Talk to a pharmacist or doctor about side effects.
6 brands · 2 makers in the NepalDoc catalog — see the full Prazosin guide →
Store at 20° to 25°C (68° to 77°F)..
Storage information from the U.S. FDA-approved label for Prazosin.
What is Prazopress 2?
Prazopress 2mg Tablet is a Prazosin medicine made by Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. It comes as 2mg Tablet.
What is Prazopress 2 used for?
According to its FDA label, Prazosin is used for the treatment of hypertension, to lower blood pressure.
What is the generic name of Prazopress 2?
The generic name of Prazopress 2 is Prazosin.
Which brands of Prazosin are available in Nepal?
6 brands of Prazosin are listed in the NepalDoc catalog, from 2 makers — including Minipress XL 2.5mg Tablet, Minipress XL 5mg Tablet, Prazopress 1mg Tablet, Prazopress XL 2.5mg Tablet, Prazopress XL 5mg Tablet.
What are the side effects of Prazosin?
Clinical trials were conducted on more than 900 patients. During these trials and subsequent marketing experience, the most frequent reactions associated with prazosin hydrochloride therapy are: dizziness 10.3%, headache 7.8%, drowsiness 7.6%, lack of energy 6.9%, weakness 6.5%, palpitations 5.3%, and nausea 4.9%.
This page is information only and is not medical advice. Medicine details come from the sources listed above and may change — always confirm the medicine, strength and dose with a pharmacist or doctor before use. A catalog listing does not guarantee that a medicine is in stock at any pharmacy.
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