Prazolin 5 Tablet SR

Navigating your medication can sometimes be challenging. This page addresses common questions and provides detailed information about Prazolin 5 Tablet SR, including its uses, how to take it correctly, what side effects might occur, and important advice on managing your treatment effectively. We aim to make understanding Prazolin 5 Tablet SR as clear and straightforward as possible for you.

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MRP: ₹ 85
Packing: 10.0 tablet sr in 1 strip
Salt Combination: Prazosin (5mg)
Brand: C M R Life Sciences
Uses: Hypertension (high blood pressure),Heart Failure,Treatment of Benign prostatic hyperplasia,Raynaud's disease

Description

Prazolin 5 Tablet SR is used to treat high blood pressure and lower your risk of having a heart attack or stroke
It is also used in the treatment of heart failure and mild enlargement of the prostate gland
Prazolin 5 Tablet SR may be prescribed alone or in combination with other medicines
It can be taken with or without food
The dose will depend on your condition and how you respond to the medicine
Take Prazolin 5 Tablet SR regularly to get the most benefit
High blood pressure does not usually have symptoms so keep taking it even if you feel well
If you stop, your blood pressure may rise and put you at risk of heart attack or stroke
You may need to take it for the rest of your life.
The most common side effects of this medicine include dizziness, headache, nausea, and unusual beating of the heart (palpitation)
Most side effects disappear when you get used to the medicine
It may also cause your blood pressure to go too low especially when you first start taking this medicine
Your doctor may be able to help with ways of preventing or reducing these side effects.
If you are pregnant, thinking about becoming pregnant, or breastfeeding, ask your doctor before using this medicine
Also, inform your doctor if you have a history of heart failure, liver disease, or kidney disease and if you are having eye surgery for a cataract
Your blood pressure will need to be checked regularly while using this medicine.

Cautions

Liver:	CAUTION: Prazolin 5 Tablet SR should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Prazolin 5 Tablet SR may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Kidney:	SAFE IF PRESCRIBED: Prazolin 5 Tablet SR is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Prazolin 5 Tablet SR may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.^Prazolin 5 Tablet SR may be started with a low dose and then increased further. Regular blood pressure monitoring is advisable for dose adjustment.
Driving:	UNSAFE: Prazolin 5 Tablet SR may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Breast feeding:	CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR: Prazolin 5 Tablet SR is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Pregnency:	CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR: Prazolin 5 Tablet SR may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Alcohol:	UNSAFE: Prazolin 5 Tablet SR may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol.
Drug Action:	Selective Alpha-1 Adrenergic Receptor Antagonists
Therapeutic class:	CARDIAC
Habit Forming:	No
Chemical Class:	Piperazine Derivative

Uses

Uses of Prazolin 5 Tablet SR

In Treatment of Benign prostatic hyperplasia Prazolin 5 Tablet SR works by relaxing the muscles in your prostate gland and at the base of your bladder
This can make it easier for you to pass urine and reduce the need to urinate urgently or frequently.

Missed Doses

If you miss a dose of Prazolin 5 Tablet SR, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

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