Prazopress XL 2.5 Tablet OPS
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Product introduction
Prazopress XL 2.5 Tablet OPS 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.
Prazopress XL 2.5 Tablet OPS 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.
The most common side effects of this medicine include dizziness, headache, nausea, and unusual beating of the heart (palpitation). Most side effects disappear when you get used to the medicine. It may also cause your blood pressure to go too low especially when you first start taking this medicine. Your doctor may be able to help with ways of preventing or reducing these side effects.
If you are pregnant, thinking about becoming pregnant, or breastfeeding, ask your doctor before using this medicine. Also, inform your doctor if you have a history of heart failure, liver disease, or kidney disease and if you are having eye surgery for a cataract. Your blood pressure will need to be checked regularly while using this medicine.
Prazopress XL 2.5 Tablet OPS 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.
The most common side effects of this medicine include dizziness, headache, nausea, and unusual beating of the heart (palpitation). Most side effects disappear when you get used to the medicine. It may also cause your blood pressure to go too low especially when you first start taking this medicine. Your doctor may be able to help with ways of preventing or reducing these side effects.
If you are pregnant, thinking about becoming pregnant, or breastfeeding, ask your doctor before using this medicine. Also, inform your doctor if you have a history of heart failure, liver disease, or kidney disease and if you are having eye surgery for a cataract. Your blood pressure will need to be checked regularly while using this medicine.
Uses of Prazopress Tablet OPS
Benefits of Prazopress Tablet OPS
In Treatment of Benign prostatic hyperplasia
Prazopress XL 2.5 Tablet OPS works by relaxing the muscles in your prostate gland and at the base of your bladder. This can make it easier for you to pass urine and reduce the need to urinate urgently or frequently.
Side effects of Prazopress Tablet OPS
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Prazopress
- Dizziness
- Headache
- Drowsiness
- Weakness
- Low energy
- Palpitations
- Nausea
How Prazopress Tablet OPS works
Prazopress XL 2.5 Tablet OPS 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.
Safety advice
Alcohol
UNSAFE
Prazopress XL 2.5 Tablet OPS may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Prazopress XL 2.5 Tablet OPS 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.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Prazopress XL 2.5 Tablet OPS is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Driving
UNSAFE
Prazopress XL 2.5 Tablet OPS may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Kidney
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Prazopress XL 2.5 Tablet OPS is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Prazopress XL 2.5 Tablet OPS may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
Prazopress XL 2.5 Tablet OPS may be started with a low dose and then increased further. Regular blood pressure monitoring is advisable for dose adjustment.
Prazopress XL 2.5 Tablet OPS may be started with a low dose and then increased further. Regular blood pressure monitoring is advisable for dose adjustment.
Liver
CAUTION
Prazopress XL 2.5 Tablet OPS should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Prazopress XL 2.5 Tablet OPS may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
What if you forget to take Prazopress Tablet OPS?
If you miss a dose of Prazopress XL 2.5 Tablet OPS, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
All substitutes
For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
No substitutes found for this medicine
Quick tips
- You have been prescribed Prazopress XL 2.5 Tablet OPS 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 Prazopress XL 2.5 Tablet OPS 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 Prazopress XL 2.5 Tablet OPS if you are scheduled for a cataract surgery.
- You have been prescribed Prazopress XL 2.5 Tablet OPS for the treatment of high blood pressure.
- Lowering blood pressure reduces chances of future heart attack & stroke.
- 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 Prazopress XL 2.5 Tablet OPS 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 Prazopress XL 2.5 Tablet OPS if you are scheduled for a cataract surgery.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Piperazine Derivative
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
CARDIAC
Action Class
Selective Alpha-1 Adrenergic Receptor Antagonists
Patient concerns
User feedback
Patients taking Prazopress XL 2.5 Tablet OPS
Once A Day
60%
Twice A Day
40%
What are you using Prazopress Tablet OPS for?
Hypertension *
79%
Others
8%
Benign prosta*
8%
Raynaud's dis*
4%
*Hypertension (high blood pressure), Benign prostatic hyperplasia, Raynaud's disease
How much was the improvement?
Average
67%
Excellent
33%
What were the side-effects while using Prazopress XL 2.5 Tablet OPS?
No Side Effec*
67%
Drowsiness
17%
Weakness
17%
*No Side Effect
How do you take Prazopress Tablet OPS?
With food
50%
With or witho*
50%
*With or without food
Please rate Prazopress XL 2.5 Tablet OPS on price
Expensive
56%
Average
33%
Not Expensive
11%
FAQs
Is Prazopress XL 2.5 Tablet OPS a sleeping pill?
No, Prazopress XL 2.5 Tablet OPS is not a sleeping pill. On the contrary, it may cause difficulty falling asleep as an uncommon side effect of Prazopress XL 2.5 Tablet OPS. A rare side effect of Prazopress XL 2.5 Tablet OPS is an increased tendency to fall asleep if you have a sleep disorder (narcolepsy).
Can Prazopress XL 2.5 Tablet OPS get you high?
No, Prazopress XL 2.5 Tablet OPS does not get you high. It does not have any abuse potential or any dependence. The common psychiatric side effects of Prazopress XL 2.5 Tablet OPS include nervousness and depression.
Is Prazopress XL 2.5 Tablet OPS used for anxiety?
No, Prazopress XL 2.5 Tablet OPS is not used for anxiety. But, it has been found to be effective in relieving sleep problems related to post-traumatic stress disorder when taken at high doses. Post-traumatic stress disorder is an anxiety disorder which is found in people who experience or witness a traumatic, life-threatening event. This is not an approved use and therefore the benefit versus risks should be first considered by the doctor before prescribing.
How should Prazopress XL 2.5 Tablet OPS be taken?
Always take this medicine exactly as advised by your doctor. Prazopress XL 2.5 Tablet OPS should be taken by mouth and can be taken before or after meal and drinks. Usually, it is advised to take the dose two or three times a day at evenly spaced intervals.
What precaution should be followed while taking Prazopress XL 2.5 Tablet OPS?
Prazopress XL 2.5 Tablet OPS in certain cases can make you feel lightheaded or weak particularly when you first take it. This can happen when standing up and can occasionally cause fainting. If you feel light-headed or weak after taking the medicine; lie down and try to get up slowly when you feel better. Prazopress XL 2.5 Tablet OPS is usually started at the lowest possible dose and gradually increased, depending on how you respond to treatment. Do not change the dose or stop taking the tablets without first checking with your doctor.
How long do I need to take Prazopress XL 2.5 Tablet OPS?
Your doctor will decide the duration of treatment based on the condition you are being treated for. For instance, if you are being treated for high blood pressure then you may have to take it life long.
What class of drug is Prazopress XL 2.5 Tablet OPS?
Prazopress XL 2.5 Tablet OPS belongs to a class of medications called alpha-blockers. It works by relaxing the blood vessels so that blood can flow more easily through the body.
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