Terazosin

Terazosin is alpha-adrenergic antagonist and a vasodilator, used to treat hypertension. It relaxes and expands blood vessels and lowers the blood pressure. In males, it may also be used to reduce symptoms of urinary obstruction caused by benign prostatic hypertrophy.

Brands
HYTRIN HYTRIN HYTRIN ROZACIN ROZACIN LOPROS LOPROS LOPROS SETEGIS SETEGIS SETEGIS VESELO VESELO HYROX HYROX HYROX RANOCIN RANOCIN RAZOSIN RAZOSIN TERA-ONE TERA-ONE TERA-ONE TEZIM TEZIM HYZOSIN HYZOSIN HYZOSIN
Adult Dose
Dose: 1 mg
Single Dose: 1 (1)
Frequency: 24 hourly
Route: PO
Instructions: Initial dose. To be taken at bed time.
Neonatal
Dose:
Single Dose:
Frequency:
Route:
Instructions: Not recommended in this age group
Paedriatic
Dose:
Single Dose:
Frequency:
Route:
Instructions: Not recommended in this age group
Characteristics
belongs to Piperazine. It belongs to Alpha-1 adrenergic antagonist pharmacological group on the basis of mechanism of action and also classified in Antihypertensive Agents pharmacological group.The Molecular Weight of Terazosin is 459.90.
Contraindications
Terazosin
Effects
The symptomatic adverse reactions produced by Terazosin are more or less tolerable and if they become severe, they can be treated symptomatically, these include Dizziness, Drowsiness, Fatigue, Dyspnea, Blurred vision, Postural hypotension, Asthenia, Nasal congestion, SomnolenceX, Chest pain.
Indications
Terazosin is primarily indicated in conditions like Benign prostatic hyperplasia, Hypertension, Infertility or irregular cycles, Mild to moderate hypertension.
Interactions
Terazosin is known to interact with other drugs, the details of drug interactions is as follows:DrugDetailsSeverityOnsetManagementAlcoholChlorpromazine (HCl)DiazoxideEnhanced hypotensive effect when Diazoxide given with Terazosin.DutasterideLittle effect (IndomethacinPerindoprilInfrequent reports of Perindopril Erbumineincreasing the HYPOTENSIVE effect of TERAZOSIN .MajorVerapamil (HCl)Hypotensive effect of verapamil and terazosin may be additive.Verapamil may inhibit the hepatic metabolism of terazosin.ModerateClosely monitor te hemodynamic response especially during the first week of therapy. These interactions are sometimes beneficial and sometimes may pose threats to life. Always consult your physician for the change of dose regimen or an alternative drug of choice that may strictly be required.
Interfrence
Hematocrit Value
Risks
Drug should not be given to Pregnant Mothers.If prescribing authority justifies the benefits of the drug against the possible damages he/she should reevaluate them and consult the reference material and previous studies.
Storage
Caps Store Between 20°C-25°C. Protect from Sunlight and Moisture.
Warnings
Terazocin should be used with caution in patients with liver or kidney disease. It should be used with caution during pregnancy or lactation.
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