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Hytrin 5Mg Tablet

Manufacturer :  Abbott India Ltd
Medicine Composition :  Terazosin
Prescription vs OTC : Prescription by Doctor required

About Hytrin 5Mg Tablet

Hytrin 5Mg Tablet is a medicine that belongs to a group of drugs known as alpha-adrenergic. It helps to enhance the blood flow by relaxing veins and arteries. It also helps to relax the muscles of the prostate and bladders in order to make urination less painful or difficult. The drug is known to lower the blood pressure which may lead to dizziness, light-headedness or weakness. Other side effects like vomiting, nausea, diarrhoea, heavy sweating, dehydration, difficulty in breathing, irregular heartbeat and chest pain may also occur. The medicine may sometimes cause confusion and interfere with your analysing and information processing abilities. Therefore it is best to avoid stressful work or driving after taking this medicine. It is important also to not do heavy exercise and take adequate rest during the course of the treatment. You must stay off alcohol, smoking, tobacco and caffeine to prevent further health problems. Your pulse rate and blood pressure must be constantly monitored during the period of treatment. Any discomfort such as extremely fast or fluttering heartbeat, fainting or feeling like fainting must be reported to the doctor as soon as possible. You have to maintain the sufficient intake of salt and drink plenty of water.

    Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a General Uro before using this medicine.

    What are the uses of Hytrin 5Mg Tablet

    Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a General Uro before using this medicine.

    What are the side effects of Hytrin 5Mg Tablet ?

    Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a General Uro before using this medicine.

    Key highlights of Hytrin 5Mg Tablet

    • Is It safe with alcohol?

      Taking terazosin with alcohol can lower blood pressure. This may cause dizziness, especially when getting up from a sitting or lying position.

    • Are there any pregnancy warnings?

      Vicard t 2mg tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy.
      Animal studies have shown adverse effects on the foetus, however, there are limited human studies. The benefits from use in pregnant women may be acceptable despite the risk. Please consult your doctor.

    • Are there any breast-feeding warnings?

      Unknown. Human and animal studies are not available. Please consult your doctor.

    • Is it safe to drive while on this medicine?

      It may cause dizziness, light-headedness or drowsiness. Exercise caution if you have to drive or operate a machinery.

    • Does this affect kidney function?

      There is no interaction between renal impairment and consuming this drug. So dose alteration is not needed.

    • Does this affect liver function?

      Should be used cautiously in patients with an underlying liver disease. Please consult your doctor.

    Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a General Uro before using this medicine.

    What are the substitutes for Hytrin 5Mg Tablet ?

    Below is the list of medicines, which have the same composition, strength and form as Hytrin 5Mg Tablet , and hence can be used as its substitute.

    Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a General Uro before using this medicine.

    What are the dosage instructions?

    • Are there any missed dose instructions?

      If you miss a dose of Terazosin, skip it and continue with your normal schedule. Do not double the dose.

    Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a General Uro before using this medicine.

    How does this medication work?

    This medication leads to outer vasodilatation by selectively competing with vascular postsynaptic alpha1-adrenergic receptors. This reduces outer vascular resistance as well as blood pressure. It doesn’t hinder with neurotransmitter release feedback.

      Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a General Uro before using this medicine.

      What are the interactions of Hytrin 5Mg Tablet ?

      Whenever you take more than one medicine, or mix it with certain foods or beverages, you"re at risk of a drug interaction.

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      Written ByDrx Hina FirdousPhD (Pharmacology) Pursuing, M.Pharma (Pharmacology), B.Pharma - Certificate in Nutrition and Child CarePharmacology
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