Generic Name - Terazosin
Category - Anti-hypertensive Agent
Indications
Hypertension
Generic Terazosin lowers, but does not cure, high blood pressure. Generic Terazosin works by relaxing the blood vessels. Terazosin is sometimes used for prostate problems.
Generic for Terazosin Contraindications and Drug Interactions
Generic Terazosin is contraindicated in patients, who are hypersensitive to this drug, medications that belong to this class of drugs or any component of this formulation.
Generic Terazosin should not be taken by patients who have a history of the following ailment conditions.
Angina (chest pain)
Heart disease
Kidney disease
There are a number of medications that interact with Generic Terazosin. It is important to take the doctor's counsel if you are taking any of the following.
medicines for high blood pressure
water pills
Generic for Terazosin Dosage
The following information just highlights the general average dosage of GenericTerazosin
The usual recommended dosage of Generic Terazosin for hypertension is 1 mg taken at bedtime for the first time, then, 1 to 5 mg once a day.
Generic for Terazosin Adverse Effects
Some of the most serious Generic Terazosin side Effects include blurred vision, fainting spells, lightheadedness, fast or irregular heartbeat, palpitations or chest pain and swelling of the legs and ankles.
This is not a complete list of all Side effects. Do concur with your doctor and follow his directions completely when you are taking Generic Terazosin.
Generic for Terazosin and Pregnancy
Studies have not been done in humans. Studies in animals given many times the highest recommended human dose have not shown that terazosin causes birth defects. However, these studies have shown a decrease in successful pregnancies.
Generic for Terazosin and Breastfeeding
It is not known whether terazosin passes into breast milk. Although most medicines pass into breast milk in small amounts, many of them may be used safely while breast-feeding. Mothers who are taking this medicine and who wish to breast-feed should discuss this with their doctor.
Generic for Terazosin and Pediatric
Studies on this medicine have been done only in adult patients, and there is no specific information comparing use of terazosin in children with use in other age groups.
Generic for Terazosin and Geriatric
Dizziness, lightheadedness, or fainting (especially when getting up from a lying or sitting position) may be more likely to occur in the elderly, who are more sensitive to the effects of terazosin.
Note
The above information about Generic Terazosin serves as an information resource only and is not intended to substitute professional medical advice, examination, diagnosis and treatment. Always seek the counsel of your doctor, physician or pharmacist before starting any new treatment or making changes to existing therapy.
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