Minipress Xl 2.5mg Strip Of 15 Tablets
Minipress Xl 2.5 MG Description
Minipress XL 2.5 mg tablet is an antihypertensive medicine. It is used to treat high blood pressure. It contains prazosin as an active ingredient. Hypertension is a condition where your blood pressur
e level increases than normal. This medicine relaxes the blood vessels making blood flow easier within the body. It should be taken as directed by the doctor and in doses and duration as prescribed. It should preferably be taken with or immediately after your meals. Do not abruptly stop taking this medicine, as it can lead to a hypertensive crisis. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning a pregnancy or are breastfeeding and about all the medicines and supplements you take and all the conditions or diseases you suffer from, before starting the Minipress XL 2.5 mg tablet. Minipress XL should not be used by children below 18 years of age.
Product Summary
Offer Price | ₹131.12 |
You Save | ₹17.88 (12% on MRP) |
Contains | Prazosin(2.5 Mg) |
Uses | High blood pressure |
Side effects | Dizziness, drowsiness, headache, constipation |
Therapy | ANTI-HYPERTENSIVE |
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Uses of Minipress Xl 2.5 MG
Contraindications of Minipress Xl 2.5 MG
- If you are allergic to prazosin or any similar medicines or any of the ingredient of Minipress XL 2.5 mg tablet.
- If you are under 12 years of age.
Side effects of Minipress Xl 2.5 MG
- Headache
- Drowsiness
- Weakness
- Palpitations
- Feeling sick
- Dry mouth
- Constipation
- Diarrhoea
Precautions and Warnings of Minipress Xl 2.5 MG
Pregnancy
Breast Feeding
Driving
Alcohol
Other General Warnings
- You have a problem in passing urine or inability, hold urine in the bladder or faint after passing urine.
- You had suffered from a heart attack in past or existing heart failure.
- You experience water retention or weight gain after taking the medicine, inform the doctor.
- You experience postural hypotension (sudden drop in blood pressure upon standing from a sitting position accompanied by fainting and lightheadedness).
- You feel numbness in parts of the body (Raynaud's disease), such patients need to be monitored closely.
- You are undergoing cataract surgery, inform the doctor in advance because it causes complications during the surgery.
- You experience prolonged erection of penis (Priapism) sometimes longer than 4 hours, seek medical assistance as it leads to damage to penile tissue and loss of potency.
Mode of Action of Minipress Xl 2.5 MG
How Does It Work?
Directions for Use of Minipress Xl 2.5 MG
- Minipress XL 2.5 mg tablet should be taken as directed by your doctor.
- Swallow it whole with a glass of water. Do not cut, break or chew the medicine.
- It would be best if you took it at a fixed time for optimal results.
- You should not consume it more than that prescribed by your doctor.
- Never stop the medicine as it may lead to a sudden rise in blood pressure.
Interactions of Minipress Xl 2.5 MG
Interactions with other medicines
- Minipress XL 2.5 mg tablet may interact with other medicines, discuss with your doctor about all the medicines, supplements, or herbal preparations you are taking. Also, you should inform your doctor if you have a planned surgery or vaccination scheduled....
- Especially if you are taking medicines for treatment of erectile dysfunction, medicines for high blood pressure, diabetes, gout, sedatives or any painkillers or anti-inflammatory medicines.
Storage and disposal of Minipress Xl 2.5 MG
- Store Minipress XL 2.5 mg tablets at room temperature in a cool and dry place, protected from direct sunlight, moisture and heat.
- Keep it away from children and pets. Do not use expired or damaged medicines.
Dosage of Minipress Xl 2.5 MG
Overdose
Missed a Dose
Content Details
Dr. Arpit Verma
MBBS, MD CCEBDM Diabetology
Dr. Ritu Budania
MBBS, MD (Pharmacology)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q: Is there any harm if I miss the dose of Minipress XL 2.5 mg medicine?
Q: What are the uses of Minipress XL 2.5 tablet?
Q: How does Minipress XL 2.5 tablet work?
Q: What is the dose of Minipress XL 2.5 mg medicine used for hypertension?
Q: Can I consume other medicines to reduce high blood pressure with Minipress XL 2.5 mg?
Q: Taking Minipress XL 2.5 tablet is sufficient to control high blood pressure?
- No, Medicines and a healthy lifestyle, play an important role in maintaining optimal blood pressure. One must follow a DASH diet (Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension), discuss with the doctor for more information about it....
- Maintaining a healthy weight, avoiding smoking and drinking, performing aerobic exercises and limit salt intake are the few lifestyle modifications that help to control high blood pressure.
Q: What is the composition of Minipress Xl?
Q: When should I take Minipress XL?
Q: Is Minipress XL a blood thinner?
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