Genericart Prazosin Hydrochloride 5mg Tablet ER

Short Description

Genericart Prazosin Hydrochloride 5mg Tablet ER 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.

Dosage Form

Tablet ER

Introduction

Genericart Prazosin Hydrochloride 5mg Tablet ER 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 this medicine 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.

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Genericart Prazosin Hydrochloride 5mg Tablet ER may be taken with or without food but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Side Effects

dizziness headache nausea and unusual beating of the heart (palpitation)

Alcohol Warning

Do not consume alcohol while taking Genericart Prazosin Hydrochloride 5mg Tablet ER as it may enhance the blood pressure lowering effect of this medicine causing increased dizziness.

Breastfeeding Warning

Genericart Prazosin Hydrochloride 5mg Tablet ER is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.

Pregnancy Warning

Genericart Prazosin Hydrochloride 5mg Tablet ER 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.

Interacting Medicines

Atazanavir Fluconazole Indinavir Itraconazole

Genericart Prazosin Hydrochloride 5mg Tablet ER is an alpha blocker. It lowers blood pressure by relaxing blood vessels so that blood can flow more easily through the body. In benign prostate hyperplasia it relaxes the muscles in the prostate gland and make it easier to pass urine and reduce the need to urinate urgently or frequently.

You have been prescribed Genericart Prazosin Hydrochloride 5mg Tablet ER for the treatment of high blood pressure. It may cause sudden drop in your blood pressure especially when you first start taking this medicine. To lower the chance of feeling dizzy or passing out, rise slowly if you have been sitting or lying down. Do not consume alcohol while taking Genericart Prazosin Hydrochloride 5mg Tablet ER as it may enhance the blood pressure lowering effect of this medicine causing increased dizziness. Be cautious while driving or doing anything that requires concentration as it can cause dizziness and sleepiness. Inform your doctor that you are taking Genericart Prazosin Hydrochloride 5mg Tablet ER if you are scheduled for a cataract surgery.