Terazon - 5mg

Tablet
Pack Size :   10 Tablet x 1 Strip
Generics :   Terazosin
Best Price * TK  80.00
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More Information About - Terazon - 5mg

Description

Generic Name

Terazosin

Precaution

Prostate cancer should be ruled out before starting therapy. Patient w/ history of micturition syncope, prostate cancer, angina. Elderly. Pregnancy and lactation. Patient Counselling May impair ability to drive, operate machinery or engage in hazardous activities. Monitoring Parameters Monitor BP regularly. Lactation: Not known if excreted into breast milk; use caution

Indication

Hypertension, Benign prostatic hyperplasia

Contra Indication

Hypersensitivity to quinazoline derivatives.

Dose

N/A

Side Effect

>10% Dizziness (10-20%),Asthenia (2-13%) 1-10% Hypotension (3-7%),Rhinitis/nasal congestion (2-6%),Lightheadedness (3-5%),Somnolence (3-5%),Palpitation (4%),Nausea (2-4%),Edema (3%),Sinusitis (3%),Dyspnea (2-3%),Fatigue (2.5%),Headache (2.5%),Back pain (2.4%),Flulike syndrome (2.4%),Tachycardia (2%),Amblyopia (1-2%),Blurred vision (1-2%),Impotence (1-2%),Syncope (1%)

Pregnancy Category

Name : C
Description
Animal reproduction studies have shown an adverse effect on the fetus and there are no adequate and well-controlled studies in humans, but potential benefits may warrant use of the drug in pregnant women despite potential risks

Mode of Action

Terazosin is an alpha1-adrenoceptor antagonist which blocks peripheral postsynaptic receptors resulting to decreased arterial tone. It relaxes smooth muscle of the bladder neck causing a reduction of bladder outlet obstruction.

Interaction

Concomitant admin w/ phosphodiesterase-5 (PDE-5) inhibitors (e.g. sildenafil) can result in additive BP lowering effects and symptomatic hypotension. Possible significant hypotension when admin w/ other antihypertensive agents e.g. verapamil.

Pregnancy Category Note

Pregnancy category: C Lactation: Not known if excreted into breast milk; use caution

Adult Dose

Oral Hypertension Adult: Initially, 1 mg at bedtime, gradually increased at 7-day intervals according to response. Maintenance: 2-10 mg once daily. Max: 20 mg/day in 1 or 2 divided doses. Elderly: Initial: 0.5 mg at bed time and titrate to response Benign prostatic hyperplasia Adult: Initially, 1 mg at bedtime gradually increased at 7-day intervals according to response. Maintenance: 5-10 mg once daily. Hepatic impairment: Use with caution

Child Dose

N/A

Renal Dose

N/A

Administration

May be taken with or without food. Give first dose and subsequent increases at bedtime to avoid syncope

Disclaimer

The information provided herein are for informational purposes only and not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Please note that this information should not be treated as a replacement for physical medical consultation or advice. Great effort has been placed to provide accurate and comprehensive data. However, Medicart along with its authors and editors make no representations or warranties and specifically disclaim all liability for any medical information provided on the site. The absence of any information and/or warning to any drug shall not be considered and assumed as an implied assurance of the Company.

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