INTRODUCTION TO PRAZOPRESS 2 MG
PRAZOPRESS 2 MG contains Prazosin which belongs to the group of medicines called Alpha-Blockers. It is mainly used to treat hypertension (condition in which force of the blood is high against the arterial walls), heart failure (a condition in which heart doesn’t pump blood well) and Raynaud’s disease (condition in which some areas of the body may feel numb and cold such as fingers and toes). PRAZOPRESS 2 MG is also used to treat prostatic hyperplasia in men. Prostatic hyperplasia can be defined as an age-related mild prostate gland enlargement which is categorized by urinary difficulties or increased frequency of urination during nighttime.
Prazosin works by reducing the blood pressure where it helps relax the walls of blood vessels and reduce the resistance to blood flow so that blood can pass smoothly without any obstruction. It reduces the chances of heart failure by acting on the main blood vessel, thus allowing the heart to pump blood effectively. It treats Raynaud’s disease (fingers become white and painful when cold) by relaxing the blood vessels so that blood can reach the fingers and promotes circulation thereby prevents fingers being cold and stiff. PRAZOPRESS 2 MG also treats prostatic hyperplasia (mild enlargement of prostate gland) by relaxing the muscles of bladder and prostate gland and thus helps to pass urine easily.
Before taking PRAZOPRESS 2 MG, inform you’re doctor if you have kidney or liver disease. You should inform you’re doctor if you have ever had a fainting after passing urine. PRAZOPRESS 2 MG may cause complications during eye surgeries such as cataract, therefore inform you’re doctor if you are undergoing any eye operations. PRAZOPRESS 2 MG is not recommended in children under (12 years of age) and also patients having allergy to prazosin or other quinazolines such as doxazosin and terazosin. PRAZOPRESS 2 MG should be used with caution in pregnant women, breastfeeding mothers and elderly people. Consult you’re doctor before taking it. Most common side effects of PRAZOPRESS 2 MG are nausea, vomiting, drowsiness, fainting and dizziness etc. Consult you’re doctor if any of the symptoms bothers you.
USES OF PRAZOPRESS 2 MG
- Treats hypertension (high blood pressure)
- Treats heart failure
- Treats Raynaud’s disease (painful cold fingers)
- Treats prostatic hyperplasia (mild enlargement of prostate gland) in men
HOW PRAZOPRESS 2 MG WORKS
PRAZOPRESS 2 MG reduces the blood pressure by relaxing the blood vessels so that blood that pass easily without any obstruction. It reduces the chances of heart failure by acting on the main blood vessel, thus allowing the heart to pump blood productively. It treats raynauds disease (painful cold fingers) by relaxing the blood vessels so that blood can reach the fingers and promotes circulation thereby prevents fingers being cold and stiff. PRAZOPRESS 2 MG also treats prostatic hyperplasia (mild enlargement of prostate gland) by relaxing the muscles of bladder and prostate gland and thus promotes easy passage of urine.
DIRECTIONS FOR USE
Take PRAZOPRESS 2 MG as advised by you’re physician. Swallow the medicine with a glass of water. Do not crush or chew the medicine. You’re doctor will decide the correct dose and duration for you depending upon you’re age, body weight and disease condition. You can take this medicine before or after food or drinks.
SIDE EFFECTS OF PRAZOPRESS 2 MG
COMMON SIDE EFFECTS OF PRAZOPRESS 2 MG
- Fainting and dizziness especially on standing up.
- Headache, drowsiness, or weakness
- Palpitations (irregular beating of heart)
- Nausea and vomiting
- Lack of energy
- Depression or nervousness
- Constipation and diarrhoea
- Dry mouth
- Nasal stuffiness
- Blurred vision
- Shortness of breath or rash (signs of allergic reaction)
- Swelling of the feet, ankles or leg
- Increased frequency of urination
UNCOMMON SIDE EFFECTS OF PRAZOPRESS 2 MG
- Stomach discomfort or pain
- Chest pain accompanied by increased heartbeat
- Tingling sensation or numbness
- Ringing or buzzing in the ear
- Redness in the eyes or eye pain
- Sleeping difficulties
- Sweating
- Itching of skin
- Painful joints
- Difficulty or inability in erection of penis
RARE SIDE EFFECTS OF PRAZOPRESS 2 MG
- Infection and pain in pancreas
- Abnormal slow beating of heart
- Hallucinations (abnormal imagining about things which are not real)
- Loss of hair
- Decreased blood pressure
- Flushing (redness)
- Abnormal breast enlargement especially in men
- Persistent erection of the penis
- Sleeping disorder causing increased tendency to fall asleep (narcolepsy)
- Urinary incontinence (leaking of urine)
- Fever and pain
- Swelling of blood vessels
Stop taking PRAZOPRESS 2 MG and contact you’re doctor immediately if you experience any of the following side effects:
- Signs of allergic reactions (such as sudden wheeziness, difficulty in breathing, swelling of eyelids, face, lips, rash or itching which affects the whole body)
HOW TO MANAGE SIDE EFFECTS
Nausea or vomiting:
Take this medicine with, or just after meals. Stick to simple and healthy meals. Avoid eating oily or spicy foods. Consult you’re doctor immediately if the symptoms are worsening.
Constipation:
Eat plenty of foods which contain fiber such as fresh fruits, vegetables, and cereals and drink plenty of water. Exercise more regularly. If the symptom does not improve consult you’re physician.
Diarrhoea:
Drink plenty of fluids, such as water or fruit juice to keep yourself hydrated. Do not consume any medicine on you’re own without consulting you’re doctor.
Stomach pain:
Try to rest and relax. Eat and drink slowly or try to have frequent and small quantities of food Keep a heat pad on you’re stomach. If the symptom does not improve, contact you’re doctor.
Headache:
Use a cold pack or hot pads to reduce the pressure on you’re head. Reduce looking into bright light and try to get adequate sleep. Consult you’re doctor if symptom is not improving.
Dizziness:
Try to lie down or sit immediately if you feel dizzy. Drink enough water to get hydrated. Consult you’re doctor if symptom does not improve.
WARNING & PRECAUTIONS
PREGNANCY
PRAZOPRESS 2 MG should be used during pregnancy only if considered clearly necessary. Consult you’re doctor before taking it.
BREASTFEEDING
PRAZOPRESS 2 MG is excreted in small amounts through breast milk, so it should be used with caution in breastfeeding mothers. Consult you’re doctor before taking it.
DRIVING AND USING MACHINES
Do not drive or operate any machines if you feel dizziness, drowsiness, or weakness after taking PRAZOPRESS 2 MG.
ALCOHOL
Avoid consumption of alcohol while taking PRAZOPRESS 2 MG because it might cause dizziness, light-headedness, or fainting.
KIDNEY
PRAZOPRESS 2 MG should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Consult you’re doctor before taking.
LIVER
PRAZOPRESS 2 MG should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Consult you’re doctor before taking.
ALLERGY
Do not take PRAZOPRESS 2 MG if you are allergic to Prazosin or other quinazolines such as doxazosin and terazosin.
HEART DISEASE
PRAZOPRESS 2 MG should be used with caution in patients having heart failure due to another heart conditions such as heart attack or valvular heart disease. This heart conditions can gradually make this medicine ineffective and can lead to oedema (fluid retention) in legs and ankles. Consult you’re doctor before taking it.
FAQs ABOUT PRAZOPRESS 2 MG
Q: How PRAZOPRESS 2 MG works on my body?
A: PRAZOPRESS 2 MG reduces the blood pressure by relaxing the blood vessels so that blood can pass smoothly without any obstruction. It reduces the chances of heart failure by acting on the main blood vessel, thus allowing the heart to pump blood productively. It treats Raynauds disease (painful cold fingers) by relaxing the blood vessels so that blood can reach the fingers and promotes circulation thereby prevents fingers being cold and stiff. PRAZOPRESS 2 MG also treats prostatic hyperplasia (mild enlargement of prostate gland) by relaxing the muscles of bladder and prostate gland and thus enhance the urine passage easily.
Q: Is PRAZOPRESS 2 MG safe to use in children?
A: No, PRAZOPRESS 2 MG is not recommended for use in children and adolescents (under 12 years of age) due to lack of safety and effectiveness. Consult you’re doctor for suggestion before taking PRAZOPRESS 2 MG.
Q: How to take PRAZOPRESS 2 MG?
A: Take PRAZOPRESS 2 MG as advised by you’re physician. Swallow PRAZOPRESS 2 MG with a glass of water. Do not crush or chew the medicine. You’re doctor will decide the exact dose and duration for you depending upon you’re age, body weight and state of you’re disease. You are advised to consume this medicine before or after food. This medicine in some cases can cause light-headedness, weakness especially when you are standing up and can occasionally cause fainting. You are advised to lie down till you feel better if you feel any of these symptoms.
Q: Can I take PRAZOPRESS 2 MG if I have any kidney problems?
A: PRAZOPRESS 2 MG should be used with caution among patients having kidney problems. You’re doctor may adjust the dose or choose another alternative medicine depending upon the kidney function. Consult you’re doctor before taking it.
Q: Will the use of PRAZOPRESS 2 MG affect my sex life?
A: Yes. PRAZOPRESS 2 MG may affect the sexual life of men. It decreases the sexual desire in men and cause difficulty or inability in achieving erection of the penis. It can also cause breast enlargement in men. If you experience such problems, contact you’re doctor immediately.
Q: Can I take a higher dose of PRAZOPRESS 2 MG?
A: No. Do not take a higher dose of PRAZOPRESS 2 MG than recommended by you’re doctor. Taking a higher dose of PRAZOPRESS 2 MG without consulting a doctor can increase the risk of toxicity and can lead to side effects. If the prescribed dose is not effective for you, consult you’re doctor for a suitable higher dose. Never consume a higher dose PRAZOPRESS 2 MG without proper medical supervision.
Q: Is PRAZOPRESS 2 MG a sleeping pill?
A: No, PRAZOPRESS 2 MG is not used as a sleeping pill. But at the same time, it may cause uncommon and rare side effect such as sleeping difficulties and a sleeping disorder called narcolepsy causing increased tendency to fall asleep. Consult you’re doctor immediately if you are experiencing any sleeping problems.
Q: Can PRAZOPRESS 2 MG make me feel high?
A: No, PRAZOPRESS 2 MG does not make you addictive or cause extreme feelings. Most common psychiatric symptoms caused by this medicine are nervousness and depression. Consult you’re doctor immediately if you feel these symptoms bothers you.
Q: Is PRAZOPRESS 2 MG safe to use in pregnancy?
A: PRAZOPRESS 2 MG should be used with caution among pregnant women or women who are planning to become pregnant. Consult you’re doctor before taking it.
Q: How long should I use PRAZOPRESS 2 MG?
A: You are recommended to use PRAZOPRESS 2 MG until you’re doctor suggests you stop the medication as per the suggested course and duration. Do not stop the medication without the instructions of the doctor as it may lead to serious problems.
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