Contents
- 1 Overview
- 2 Usage
- 3 Frequently Asked Questions
- 4 Precautions for MINIPRESS XL 2.5MG TAB and its Constituents
- 5 Symptoms of Overdosage
- 6 Common Side-Effects
- 7 Serious Side-Effects
- 8 Rare Side-Effects
- 9 Disease Interactions
- 10 Technical Classification
- 11 Prescription Statistics
- 11.1 How Frequently is it taken?
- 11.2 What was the Dosage Advised?
- 11.3 How long was it prescribed?
- 11.4 What is the break-up across patient age-group?
- 11.5 What is the gender-breakup across patients?
- 11.6 What kind of doctors prescribe this medicine?
- 11.7 Most common Medicines advised along-side?
- 11.8 Most common Diagnostic/Lab Tests advised along-side?
- 12 Available Alternatives for MINIPRESS XL 2.5MG TAB
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Overview
MINIPRESS XL 2.5MG TAB is a Schedule H drug.MINIPRESS XL 2.5MG TAB is composed of: PRAZOSIN (2.5 MG)
Prazosin is in a group of drugs called alpha-adrenergic blockers. Prazosin relaxes your veins and arteries so that blood can more easily pass through them.It lowers blood pressure by relaxing blood vessels so that blood can flow more easily through the body.
Usage
PRAZOSIN is generally used to treat: Hypertension, Raynaud’s Disease Phenomenon, Benign Prostatic HyperplasiaPRAZOSIN can address symptoms like: Dizziness, Fever, Head Headache, Chest Pain, Irregular Heartbeat, Chest Discomfort
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Is it safe on my liver?A: Not Safe
Q: Is it safe on my kidney?
A: Check with your Doctor first
Q: Can I take it with alcohol?
A: Not Safe
Q: Is it safe for children?
A: Not Advised for age < 6yrs
Q: Can it be taken during pregnancy?
A: Not enough studies to prove Risk – Ask your Doctor
Q: Is it safe to take for someone breastfeeding?
A: Check with your Doctor first
Precautions for MINIPRESS XL 2.5MG TAB and its Constituents
- You should not use this medication if you are allergic to prazosin
- Take exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Do not take in larger or smaller amounts or for longer than recommended.
- Follow the directions on your prescription label.Your doctor may occasionally change your dose to make sure you get the best results.
- You may feel very dizzy when you first wake up. Be careful when standing or sitting up from a lying position.
- These effects may get aggravated by consuming alcohol during exercise, in hot weather, or when standing for long durations.
- May affect your eye muscles; this should be harmless unless you are scheduled for a cataract surgery.
- Avoid getting overheated during exercise and hot weather.
- When first starting this drug, avoid situations where you may be injured if you faint.
Symptoms of Overdosage
PRAZOSIN over-dosage can result in: DrowsinessCommon Side-Effects
PRAZOSIN : Bladder Control, Loss Of, Dry Mouth, Dizziness, Weakness (generalized), Drowsiness, Fatigue (tiredness), Head Headache, Nausea, Pounding Heart (pulse), Feet SwellingSerious Side-Effects
PRAZOSIN : Depression, Fainting, Frequent Urination, Mood Swings, Ankles SwellingRare Side-Effects
PRAZOSIN : Frequent Urge To Urinate, Chest Pain, Difficulty BreathingDisease Interactions
PRAZOSIN can interfere with: Syncope, Hypotension, Diarrhoea, Vomiting, Acute Liver FailureTechnical Classification
PRAZOSIN is categorized as: ANTIADRENERGIC AGENTS, PERIPHERALLY ACTING / CARDIOVASCULAR AGENTSPrescription Statistics
Following information is taken from treatment plans advised by our doctors. This is Only for informational purpose and you must seek doctor’s advice if you are not well.How Frequently is it taken?
| 2 Times Daily | 25% |
| Once Daily | 21% |
| Before Sleeping | 20% |
| Morning | 13% |
| Evening | 8% |
| 2 Times Daily (1-0-1) | 6% |
What was the Dosage Advised?
| 5mg | 36% |
| 2.5mg | 18% |
| 7.5mg | 9% |
| 1/2tab | 9% |
| 2tabs | 9% |
| 2.5mh | 9% |
How long was it prescribed?
| 90 Days | 56% |
| 30 Days | 15% |
| 60 Days | 11% |
| 180 Days | 7% |
| 14 Days | 4% |
What is the break-up across patient age-group?
| Below 5yrs | 1% |
| 18 to 35yrs | 1% |
| 35 to 50yrs | 5% |
| 50 to 60yrs | 15% |
| 60 to 70yrs | 29% |
| 70yrs and above | 49% |
What is the gender-breakup across patients?
| Females | 43% |
What kind of doctors prescribe this medicine?
| Cardiologist | 54% |
| Physician | 22% |
| Neurologist | 9% |
| Nephrologist | 5% |
| Endocrinologist | 2% |
| Gastroenterologist | 2% |
| Neurosurgeon | 1% |
| Radiologist | 1% |
| Pulmonologist | 1% |
| Rheumatologist | 1% |
| None | 1% |
| Oncologist | 1% |
Most common Medicines advised along-side?
| ECOSPRIN TAB 75MG | 17% |
| PAN 40MG TAB | 12% |
Most common Diagnostic/Lab Tests advised along-side?
| CBC (HEMATOLOGY) | 25% |
| FBS (BIOCHEMISTRY) | 16% |
| KFT (SCREENING) | 12% |
| SERUM SODIUM (SEROLOGY) | 11% |
| PPBS (BIOCHEMISTRY) | 11% |
| ECG (ELECTROPHYSIOLOGY) | 10% |
| UREA (BIOCHEMISTRY) | 10% |
| SERUM POTASSIUM (SEROLOGY) | 10% |
Available Alternatives for MINIPRESS XL 2.5MG TAB
What are the commonly available Substitutes?
| BIOZOCIN 2.5MG XL TAB | INR 118.5 for 15 TABLETS | PRAZOSIN 2.5 MG |
| MINIPRESS XL 2.5MG TAB | INR 343 for 30 TABLETS | PRAZOSIN 2.5 MG |
| PRACEPT 2.5MG TAB | INR 50 for 10 TABLETS | PRAZOSIN 2.5 MG |
| PRAZOCIP XL 2.5MG TAB | INR 72.37 for 15 TABLETS | PRAZOSIN 2.5 MG |
| PRAZOLIN 2.5MG TAB | INR 50 for 10 TABLETS | PRAZOSIN 2.5 MG |
| PRAZOPILL 2.5MG TAB | INR 83 for 10 TABLET XL | PRAZOSIN 2.5 MG |
| PRAZOPILL 2.5MG TAB XL | INR 76 for 10 TABLET XL | PRAZOSIN 2.5 MG |
| PRAZOPRESS XL 2.5MG TAB | INR 110 for 14 TABLET XL | PRAZOSIN 2.5 MG |
| RESPLEND 2.5MG TAB | INR 76.6 for 10 TABLETS | PRAZOSIN 2.5 MG |
What are the other drugs with similar Ingredients?
| MINIPRESS XL 5MG TAB | INR 359.14 for 30 TABLETS | PRAZOSIN 5 MG |
| PRAZOCIP XL 5MG TAB | INR 90.47 for 15 TABLETS | PRAZOSIN 5.0 MG |
| PRAZOLIN 10MG TAB | INR 79 for 10 TABLETS | PRAZOSIN 10.0 MG |
| PRAZOLIN 5MG TAB | INR 63 for 10 TABLETS | PRAZOSIN 5.0 MG |
| PRAZOPILL XL 5MG TAB | INR 95 for 10 TABLETS | PRAZOSIN 5.0 MG |
| PRAZOPRESS 1MG TAB | INR 57 for 10 TABLETS | PRAZOSIN 1 MG |
| PRAZOPRESS 2MG TAB | INR 79 for 10 TABLETS | PRAZOSIN 2 MG |
| PRAZOPRESS XL 5MG TAB | INR 148 for 14 TABLET XL | PRAZOSIN 5 MG |
| PRAZOSIN | PRAZOSIN | |
| PRAZOSIN 5MG TAB | INR 26.4 for 15 TABLETS | PRAZOSIN 5.0 MG |
| RENOPRESS XL 5MG TAB | INR 97 for 10 TABLET XL | PRAZOSIN 5 MG |
| RESPLEND 5MG TAB | INR 96.6 for 10 TABLETS | PRAZOSIN 5.0 MG |