Prazopress XL 5mg Tablet

Prazopress tablet is used with a combination of other medicines to prevent the risk of heart failures, high blood pressure that causes tightness of chest and breathing difficulties, chest pain. This medication belongs to the alpha blocker class of medicines and is as an alpha adrenergic receptor antagonist that decreases the secretion of epinephrine and norepinephrine. This helps facilitating in vasodilation of blood vessels to relieve pain and stimulate proper blood circulation in the body.

The drug should not be used by patients who have suffered from:

• Orthostatic hypotension (blood pressure drop upon standing)
• Cataract surgery
• Intraoperative floppy iris syndrome
• Allergy to quinazoline analogues.

Do not skip your dose. If you miss a dose, skip it and continue with your normal schedule. Do not double the dose. Overdose of this tablet may cause problems.

• Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia

• Hypertension

• Heart Failure

• Raynaud's Disease

• Hypersensitivity

• Dizziness

• Fainting

• Sleepiness

• Weakness

• Nausea

• Vomiting

• Headache

• Are there any pregnancy warnings?

  This medicine does not cause any harm to the fetus, but there is no scientific evidence to certify it. Hence, it is best to consult a doctor before consuming it during pregnancy.

• Are there any breast-feeding warnings?

  In case of breastfeeding women, you must consult the doctor.

• Is it safe to drive while on this medicine?

  It may cause dizziness, drowsiness . Exercise caution if you have to drive or operate a machinery.

• Does this affect kidney function?

  Should be used cautiously in patients with an underlying kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.

• Does this affect liver function?

  Should be used cautiously in patients with an underlying liver disease. Please consult your doctor.

• Are there any missed dose instructions?

  If you miss a dose of this tablet, skip it and continue with your normal schedule. Do not double the dose.

• Are there any overdose instructions?

  Consult your doctor in case of overdose.

It works by blocking the postsynaptic alpha(1)-adrenoceptors present on vascular smooth muscle. Therefore, the vasoconstriction of circulating and locally generated catecholamines is stopped. As a result, peripheral vasodilation takes place.

Whenever you take more than one medicine, or mix it with certain foods or beverages, you"re at risk of a drug interaction.

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• Interaction with Medicine

  Medicine

  This medication interacts with Aspirin, Chlorpromazine, Phenobarbital, .

• Interaction with Disease

  Disease

  This medication interacts with Hypotension and Liver disease.

• Ques : What is Prazopress xl 5mg tablet?

  Ans : Prazopress XL 5 mg Tablet is an antihypertensive medicine which is used to treat high blood pressure and Prostatic Hypertrophy (prostate enlargement). It contains Prazosin as an active ingredient. Prazopress works by relaxing the blood vessels for easier and more blood flow.

• Ques : What are the uses of Prazopress xl 5mg tablet?

  Ans : Prazopress is used for the treatment and prevention from conditions and symptoms of diseases like high blood pressure, prostate gland enlargement in men, painfully cold fingers, and heart failure.

• Ques : What are the Side Effects of Prazopress xl 5mg tablet?

  Ans : Side effects include constipation, depression, blurred vision, nasal stuffiness, and sweating.

• Ques : What are the instructions for storage and disposal Prazopress xl 5mg tablet?

  Ans : Prazopress should be stored at room temperature, away from heat and direct light. Keep it away from the reach of children and pets.

• Ques : How long do I need to use Prazopress XL 5mg Tablet before I see improvement of my conditions?

  Ans : It is a medicine which takes 1 or 2 days before you see an improvement in your health conditions.

• Ques : Is Prazopress XL 5mg Tablet safe to use when pregnant?

  Ans : Pregnant women must take medical advise before consuming this medication.

• Ques : Will Prazopress XL 5mg Tablet be more effective if taken in more than the recommended dose?

  Ans : No, taking higher than the recommended dose of this tablet can lead to increased chances of side effects such as Constipation, Depression, Blurred vision, Nasal stuffiness, Sweating, Drowsiness or weakness, Breathlessness, Stomach discomfort or pain, Tingling sensation or numbness, Lack of energy, Diarrhea, Nosebleeds, Chest pain, Difficulty sleeping, Red eyes, Itchy skin rash, Abnormally fast heartbeat, etc. If you are observing increased severity of pain or the pain is not relieved by the recommended doses, please consult your doctor for re-evaluation.

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