Prazopress XL 2.5 mg Tablet (Prazosin 2.5mg)
$56.00 – $149.00
| Country of Origin | India |
|---|---|
| Dosage Form | Tablets |
| Equivalent Brand | Minipress |
| Generic Name | Prazosin |
| Indication | High blood pressure, Raynaud's disease |
| Manufacturer | Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd |
| Packaging | 30 tablets in 1 strip |
| Composition | Prazosin (2.5mg) |
| Pack Size | 60 Tablet/s, 120 Tablet/s, 180 Tablet/s |
| Prazopress XL 2.5 mg Tablet (Prazosin 2.5mg) | |||
| Pack Size | Price | Price/Unit | Add To Cart |
| 60 Tablet/s | $56.00 (0.93/unit) | $0.93 | |
| 120 Tablet/s | $104.00 (0.87/unit) | $0.87 | |
| 180 Tablet/s | $149.00 (0.83/unit) | $0.83 | |
About Prazopress XL 2.5 Tablet 30’s
Prazopress XL 2.5 Tablet 30’s contains an ‘anti-hypertensive’ medication primarily used to treat hypertension (high blood pressure) and lower any future risk of heart attack and stroke. In addition to this, it is also used to treat mild prostate gland enlargement in men (known as Benign Prostate Hyperplasia) and treating heart failure. Hypertension (high blood pressure) is a lifelong or chronic condition in which the blood pressure against the artery walls becomes high. The higher this blood pressure, the harder the heart has to pump.
Prazopress XL 2.5 Tablet 30’s contains Prazosin, an alpha-blocker, primarily used to treat hypertension (high blood pressure). It acts by relaxing the blood vessels, reducing the heart’s workload, and making the heart more efficient at pumping blood throughout the body. Thus, it helps to lower high blood pressure, reducing the chances of any future heart attack or stroke.
Take Prazopress XL 2.5 Tablet 30’s as prescribed by your doctor. You are advised to take Prazopress XL 2.5 Tablet 30’s for as long as your doctor has prescribed it for you, depending upon your medical condition. The most common side effects of Prazopress XL 2.5 Tablet 30’s are drowsiness, headache, weakness, dizziness, priapism (prolonged erections), nausea, feeling exhausted. They do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects are persistent, reach out to your doctor.
It is advisable to drink plenty of fluids while taking this medicine. Lifestyle changes are beneficial in achieving optimum outcomes with Prazopress XL 2.5 Tablet 30’s and keeping blood pressure under check. Low salt diet, daily physical activity (even 20-30 minute brisk walking for 5 days a week can help, losing weight in case of people who are obese), etc., are the mainstay of treatment of hypertension. Inform your doctor if you have had an allergic reaction to Prazopress XL 2.5 Tablet 30’s, are pregnant or are planning to get pregnant, are breastfeeding, have liver disease, kidney disease, heart failure, a heart valve problem, or history of a heart attack.
Uses of Prazopress XL 2.5 Tablet 30’s
High blood pressure (hypertension), Prevention of heart attack, Benign Prostate Hyperplasia, Cold Finger Syndrome (Raynaud’s disease)
Medicinal Benefits
Prazopress XL 2.5 Tablet 30’s is primarily used to treat hypertension (high blood pressure) and lower the risk of future heart attack and stroke. It is also used to treat mild prostate gland enlargement in men (known as Benign Prostate Hyperplasia) and treating heart failure. Prazopress XL 2.5 Tablet 30’s contains Prazosin, an alpha-blocker that acts by widening and relaxing the blood vessels, reducing the heart’s workload, and making the heart more efficient at pumping blood throughout the body. Thus, it reduces high blood pressure and reduces the chances of a future heart attack or stroke.
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Side Effects of Prazopress XL 2.5 Tablet 30’s
- Drowsiness
- Headache
- Lack of energy, weakness
- Dizziness
- Palpitations
- Lightheadedness
- Priapism (prolonged erections)
- Nausea
- Feeling exhausted
In-Depth Precautions and Warning
Drug Warnings
Prazopress XL 2.5 Tablet 30’s should not be given to the people allergic to Prazopress XL 2.5 Tablet 30’s, have low blood pressure (less than 90 mm of Hg), have had a heart attack, kidney disease, liver disease, pregnant women or planning to get pregnant and breastfeeding women without the prescription of a doctor. Besides this, it is contraindicated in patients with aortic stenosis (heart valve problem). Prazopress XL 2.5 Tablet 30’s can pass into breast milk, but its effect on the baby is not known. So, it is better to tell your doctor if you are taking Prazopress XL 2.5 Tablet 30’s and breastfeeding. As with all alpha-blockers (blood pressure-lowering pills), Prazopress XL 2.5 Tablet 30’s may cause sudden loss of consciousness due to a sudden dip in the blood pressure with heart rates of 120–160 beats per minute. Low blood pressure (hypotension) may develop in patients given Prazopress XL 2.5 Tablet 30’s who are also receiving a beta-blocker (blood pressure-lowering pills) such as propranolol. Dizziness, light-headedness, or fainting may occur, especially when rising from a lying or sitting position due to postural hypotension. Getting up slowly may help lessen the problem. During cataract surgery, an eye problem known as Intraoperative Floppy Iris Syndrome (IFIS) has been associated with alpha-1 blocker therapy (blood pressure-lowering pills). If you are undergoing any planned eye surgery, let your doctor know that you are taking Prazopress XL 2.5 Tablet 30’s.
Drug Interactions
- Drug-Drug Interaction: Prazopress XL 2.5 Tablet 30’s may interact with high blood pressure lowering pills (benazepril, metoprolol, ramipril, hydrochlorothiazide), drugs used to control lipid levels in the blood (atorvastatin, simvastatin), medicines to treat erectile dysfunction (sildenafil), antibiotics (clarithromycin, erythromycin, rifampin), antifungal (itraconazole, ketoconazole), anti-HIV drugs (ritonavir), anti-epilepsy medicines (carbamazepine, phenytoin, phenobarbital, primidone), immune-suppressing drugs (cyclosporine, tacrolimus) and painkillers (ibuprofen, aspirin).
- Drug-Food Interaction: Avoid foods with high fat or cholesterol. Avoid too much salt in your diet like pickles, extra salt on salad, etc.
- Drug-Disease Interaction: Prazopress XL 2.5 Tablet 30’s should not be given to the people with cardiogenic shock (when the heart fails to pump required blood to the body), heart valve problem (stenosis), low blood pressure (hypotension), liver disease or heart failure.
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