TERAZOSIN

Overview

TERAZOSIN is a Schedule H drug.

Terazosin is in a group of drugs called alpha-adrenergic blockers. Terazosin relaxes your veins and arteries so that blood can more easily pass through them. It also relaxes the muscles in the prostate and bladder neck, making it easier to urinate. Terazosin is used to treat hypertension (high blood pressure), or to improve urination in men with benign prostatic hyperplasia (enlarged prostate).

Usage

TERAZOSIN is generally used to treat: Hypertension, Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is it safe on my liver?
A: Check with your Doctor first

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: Ask your doctor

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

How Do I Take It?

Route of Administration: Oral

Precautions

Caution should be exercised in patients with history of prostate cancer, chest pain, heart disease, kidney or liver problems, any allergy, who are taking other medications, during pregnancy and breastfeeding. It may cause drowsiness, dizziness, blurred vision or lightheadedness, do not drive a car or operate machinery and get up slowly from bed while taking this medication. Avoid alcohol consumption.

Symptoms of Overdosage

TERAZOSIN over-dosage can result in: Dizziness, Fainting

Common Side-Effects

TERAZOSIN : Lightheadedness, Fatigue (tiredness), Nausea, Drowsiness, Eyes Blurred Vision, Head Headache

Serious Side-Effects

TERAZOSIN : Irregular Heartbeat, Ankles Swelling, Weight Gain

Rare Side-Effects

TERAZOSIN : Skin Rash, Difficulty Breathing, Body Itching, Face Swelling

Disease Interactions

TERAZOSIN can interfere with: Hypotension, Syncope, Neuropathy, Diarrhoea, Vomiting, Acute Liver Failure

Technical Classification

TERAZOSIN is categorized as: ANTIADRENERGIC AGENTS, PERIPHERALLY ACTING / CARDIOVASCULAR AGENTS

Storage Conditions

Room Temperature (Between 15 To 25 C)

Available Alternatives

Common Drugs with TERAZOSIN as Ingredient

HYTRIN 1MG TAB	TERAZOSIN 1 MG
HYTRIN 2MG TAB	TERAZOSIN 2 MG
HYTRIN 5MG TAB	TERAZOSIN 5.0 MG
TERADIP 1MG TAB	TERAZOSIN 1.0 MG
TERADIP 2MG TAB	TERAZOSIN 2.0 MG
TERAPRESS 1MG TAB	TERAZOSIN 1.0 MG
TERAPRESS 2MG TAB	TERAZOSIN 2.0 MG
VICARD T 1MG TAB	TERAZOSIN 1.0 MG
VICARD T 2MG TAB	TERAZOSIN 2.0 MG