Minipress Xl 5mg Strip Of 30 Tablets
Minipress Xl 5 MG Description
Minipress XL 5mg tablet is a medication used to treat high blood pressure. It contains prazosin as an active ingredient, which helps to relax the blood vessels, making blood flow easier throughout the body. To ensure the best results, it is important to take Minipress XL 5mg tablet exactly as directed by your doctor and in the doses and duration prescribed. You should preferably take it with or immediately after your meals. It is important not to abruptly stop taking this medicine as it can lead to a hypertensive crisis.
Prazosin is also present as main ingredient in Prazopress XL tablet, Renopress XL ER tablet, Prazopill XL tablet, Prazonol XL tablet and Prazolin tablet. Children below 18 years of age should not use Minipress XL. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning a pregnancy or breastfeeding and about all the medicines and supplements you take. It is also important to inform all the conditions or diseases you suffer from before starting the Minipress XL 5mg tablet.
Product Summary
Offer Price | ₹605.91 |
You Save | ₹82.62 (12% on MRP) |
Contains | Prazosin(5.0 Mg) |
Uses | High blood pressure |
Side effects | Dizziness, drowsiness, headache, constipation |
Therapy | ANTI-HYPERTENSIVE |
Uses of Minipress Xl 5 MG
Contraindications of Minipress Xl 5 MG
- If you are allergic to prazosin or any similar medicines or any of the ingredient of Minipress XL 5mg tablet.
- If you are under 12 years of age.
Side effects of Minipress Xl 5 MG
- Headache
- Drowsiness
- Weakness
- Palpitations
- Feeling sick
- Dry mouth
- Constipation
- Diarrhoea
Precautions and Warnings of Minipress Xl 5 MG
Pregnancy
Breast Feeding
Driving
Alcohol
Other General Warnings
- You have a problem in passing urine or an inability, to hold urine in the bladder or faint after passing urine.
- You had suffered from a heart attack in the past or had existing heart failure.
- If 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.
- If you are undergoing cataract surgery, inform the doctor in advance because it causes complications during the surgery.
- If you experience prolonged erection of the penis (Priapism) sometimes longer than 4 hours, seek medical assistance as it leads to damage to penile tissue and loss of potency.
Directions for Use of Minipress Xl 5 MG
- Minipress XL 5mg 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.
Storage and disposal of Minipress Xl 5 MG
- Store Minipress XL 5mg 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.
Quick Tips of Minipress Xl 5 MG
- Minipress XL 5mg tablet is an antihypertensive medicine. It is used to treat high blood pressure.
- 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.
- Before starting Minipress XL 5, inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning a pregnancy or are breastfeeding and about all the medicines and supplements you take.
- Inform your doctor if you are allergic to prazosin or any similar medicines or any of the ingredients of this medicine.
- It is recommended that, in addition to taking Minipress XL 5 tablet on time, you make certain lifestyle changes. Among these changes are eating a low-fat, low-salt diet, maintaining a healthy weight, exercising for 30 minutes daily, not smoking and limiting alcohol consumption....
- Minipress XL should not be used by children below 18 years of age.
- It would be best if you took it at a fixed time for optimal results.
Dosage of Minipress Xl 5 MG
Overdose
Missed a Dose
Mode of Action of Minipress Xl 5 MG
How Does It Work?
Interactions of Minipress Xl 5 MG
Interactions with other medicines
- Minipress XL 5mg 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.
Content Details
Dr. Arpit Verma
MBBS, MD CCEBDM Diabetology
Dr. Ritu Budania
MBBS, MD (Pharmacology)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q: What are the uses of Minipress XL 5 mg tablet?
Q: What is the composition of Minipress Xl?
Q: When should I take Minipress XL?
Q: Is taking Minipress XL 5 sufficient to control high blood pressure?
Q: Is Minipress XL a blood thinner?
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Q: Can Minipress XL 5mg be taken with other medicines?
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