Prazopress Xl 5mg Strip Of 14 Tablets
Prazopress Xl 5 MG Description
Prazopress XL 5 tablet is an antihypertensive medicine used for lowering high blood pressure. The active component in this medicine is prazosin. It works by relaxing the blood vessels, making blood flow easier within the body.
High blood pressure is a severe medical condition. Therefore, it is very important to take medication on time and for the exact duration as prescribed. Failing to complete the treatment may lead to damage to the heart, brain, blood vessels, kidneys and other body parts and can impose other medical conditions. Prazosin is also present as main ingredient in Minipress XL 5 tablet, Renopress XL ER tablet, Prazopill XL tablet, Prazonol XL tablet and Prazolin tablet. Minipress XL should not be used by children below 18 years of age.
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 Prazopress XL 5mg tablet.
Product Summary
Offer Price | ₹431.20 |
You Save | ₹58.80 (12% on MRP) |
Contains | Prazosin(5.0 Mg) |
Uses | Hypertension |
Side effects | Nervousness, blurred vision, headache, palpitations, dry mouth |
Therapy | ANTI-HYPERTENSIVE |
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Uses of Prazopress Xl 5 MG
Contraindications of Prazopress Xl 5 MG
Side effects of Prazopress Xl 5 MG
- Nervousness
- Blurred vision
- Headache
- Palpitations
- Dry mouth
- Rashes
- Nasal congestion
- Difficulty in breathing
- Lack of energy and weakness
- Frequent urination
Precautions and Warnings of Prazopress Xl 5 MG
Pregnancy
Breast Feeding
Driving
Alcohol
Other General Warnings
- You have a problem in passing urine or inability, to hold urine in the bladder or a history of fainting after passing urine.
- You had a heart attack in the past or existing heart failure.
- You may experience water retention or weight gain after taking this medicine, in such case, inform your doctor immediately.
- You may experience postural hypotension (sudden drop in blood pressure upon standing from a sitting position accompanied by fainting and lightheadedness).
- You may feel numbness in some parts of the body (Raynaud's disease), such patients need to be monitored closely.
- If you are going to have cataract surgery, you need to inform your doctor in advance because it can cause complications during the surgery.
- If you experience prolonged erection of the penis (Priapism) sometimes longer than 4 hours, seek medical assistance quickly as it can lead to damage to penile tissue and loss of potency.
Directions for Use of Prazopress Xl 5 MG
- Take the Prazopress XL 5 tablet as instructed by your doctor.
- Never stop the medicine as it may lead to a sudden rise in blood pressure.
Storage and disposal of Prazopress Xl 5 MG
- Store this medicine below 30°C.
- Keep it out of the reach of children and pets.
Quick Tips of Prazopress Xl 5 MG
- Prazopress XL 5 mg 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 Prazopress 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 Prazopress 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....
- Prazopress 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 Prazopress Xl 5 MG
Overdose
Missed a Dose
Mode of Action of Prazopress Xl 5 MG
How Does It Work?
Interactions of Prazopress Xl 5 MG
Interactions with other medicines
- Prazopress XL 5 tablet may interact with other medicines if taken along, 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 the treatment of erectile dysfunction, medicines for high blood pressure, diabetes, gout, sedatives or any painkillers or anti-inflammatory medicines.
- Discuss with your doctor if you are taking medicines to treat heart disorders, 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: Is there any harm if I miss the dose of the Prazopress XL 5 tablet?
Q: What is the dose of the Prazopress XL 5 tablet used for hypertension?
Q: Can I take other medicines to reduce high blood pressure along with the Prazopress XL 5 tablet 5mg?
Q: Is taking the Prazopress XL 5 tablet tablets sufficient to control high blood pressure?
- No, medicines and a healthy lifestyle, play an essential role in maintaining optimal blood pressure. One should follow a DASH diet (Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension), discuss with your doctor for more information about it....
- Maintaining a healthy weight, avoiding smoking and drinking, performing aerobic exercises and limiting salt intake are the few other lifestyle modifications that can help control high blood pressure.
Q: What are the side effects of Prazopress XL 5?
Q: What is the content present in Prazopress Xl 5?
- The content present in Prazopress Xl 5 is prazosin, as an active ingredient.
References
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- Prazosin and Alcohol/Food Interactions - Drugs.com Interactions Checker [Internet]. Drugs.com. 2021 [cited 19 May 2022]
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