Minipress XL 5mg Tablet- 30
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Manufactured By Pfizer Ltd
Composition Prazosin (5mg)
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Description:
Minipress XL 5mg Tablet is used to treat high blood pressure and lower your risk of having a heart attack or stroke. It may also be used to treat heart failure and mild enlargement of the prostate gland.
Minipress XL 5mg Tablet 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 MINIPRESS TABLET
- Hypertension (high blood pressure)
- Heart failure
- Benign prostatic hyperplasia
BENEFITS OF MINIPRESS TABLET
In Hypertension (high blood pressure)
Minipress XL 5mg Tablet works by relaxing your blood vessels and making it easier for your heart to pump blood around your body. This lowers blood pressure. If your blood pressure is controlled, you are less at risk of having a heart attack, stroke, or kidney problems. The medicine must be taken regularly as prescribed to be effective. You may not feel the immediate benefit after taking the medicine, however, it works in the long term to keep you well.
SIDE EFFECTS OF MINIPRESS TABLET
Common side effects of Minipress
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Dizziness
- Headache
- Drowsiness
- Weakness
- Low energy
- Palpitations
- Nausea
HOW TO USE MINIPRESS TABLET
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. Minipress XL 5mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
HOW MINIPRESS TABLET WORKS
Minipress XL 5mg Tablet 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.
Pregnancy Interaction
Minipress XL 5mg 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.
Expert Advice
Dizziness or fainting may occur, especially when rising from a lying or sitting position. Getting up slowly may help improve the problem. These effects may get aggravated by consuming alcohol during exercise, in hot weather, or when standing for long durations. May affect your eye muscles; this should be harmless unless you are scheduled for a cataract surgery.
WHAT IF YOU FORGET TO TAKE MINIPRESS TABLET?
If you miss a dose of Minipress XL 5mg Tablet, 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.
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Faq for medicine:
Q: Does high blood pressure need to be treated?
A: When the blood pressure is high, the heart has to work harder to pump blood throughout the body, which causes damage to the blood vessels. If high blood pressure is not treated, it can lead to stroke, heart attack, heart failure, kidney failure, and vision problems.
Q: What is Minipress used for?
A: Minipress is an alpha blocker and is used in the treatment of hypertension (high blood pressure), painfully cold fingers (Raynaud’s Disease) or mild enlargement of the prostate gland (prostatic hyperplasia) in men.
Q: Is Minipress safe?
A: Minipress is generally well tolerated and safe if used at prescribed doses for a prescribed duration as advised by a doctor.
Q: Is Minipress addictive?
A: Minipress is not addictive as it does not have any habit-forming potential.
Q: Does Minipress cause weight gain?
A: Weight gain has not been reported with Minipress. However, if you have heart failure, Minipress can gradually become less helpful over several months and if this happens you may notice swelling of your legs or ankles due to retention of fluid known as edema. If you develop edema or weight gain while taking Minipress tell your doctor as your doctor may need to change the dose of Minipress or other medicines you are taking.
Q: Does Minipress cause sedation?
A: Sedation (drowsiness) is a common side effect of Minipress. Minipress may cause dizziness, drowsiness, syncope and headache. If you experience these symptoms, do not drive or use any tools or machinery while taking Minipress and consult your doctor.
Q: Does Minipress help with anxiety?
A: Minipress is not used for the treatment of anxiety. Please consult your doctor if you experience anxiety as it requires proper diagnosis and treatment.
Q: Does Minipress cause urinary retention?
A: Minipress has not been reported to cause urinary retention. Minipress actually helps in relieving urinary retention if it was due to an enlarged prostate when used along with other medicines.
Q: Does Minipress make you tired?
A: Minipress can make you feel tired. However, please consult your doctor if you experience excessive tiredness after taking Minipress.
Q: Does Minipress have any role in erectile dysfunction?
A: Minipress is not used for the treatment of erectile dysfunction. Please consult your doctor if you have erectile dysfunction before taking any medicines.
Q: Does Minipress cause weight loss?
A: Minipress has not been reported to cause weight loss. Please consult your doctor if you experience weight loss while taking Minipress as your doctor would be able to find the exact reason of weight loss and manage accordingly.
Q: Is Minipress a controlled substance?
A: Minipress is not a controlled substance. A controlled substance is generally a drug or chemical whose manufacture, possession or use is regulated by a government. Minipress is available when prescribed by a doctor.
Q: Is Minipress a narcotic (opioid)?
A: Minipress is not a narcotic substance. It belongs to a group of medicines known as alpha blockers.
Q: Is Minipress a benzodiazepine?
A: Minipress is not a benzodiazepine. Minipress belongs to a group of medicines known as alpha blockers.
Q: Is Minipress used for nightmares?
A: Minipress is not used for the treatment of nightmares. Minipress is usually used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension), heart failure, painfully cold fingers (Raynaud’s Disease) or mild enlargement of the prostate gland (prostatic hyperplasia) in men.
Q: Is Minipress a blood thinner?
A: Minipress is not a blood thinner. Minipress belongs to a group of medicines known as alpha blockers.
Q: Is Minipress like alprazolam?
A: Minipress is not like alprazolam, it belongs to a group of medicines known as alpha blockers, used in the treatment of hypertension (high blood pressure), heart failure, painfully cold fingers (Raynaud’s Disease) or mild enlargement of the prostate gland (prostatic hyperplasia) in men while alprazolam belongs to a group of medicines known as benzodiazepines which are used in the treatment of anxiety.
Q: Is Minipress a monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI)?
A: Minipress is not a monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI). Minipress belongs to a group of medicines known as alpha blockers.
Q: Is Minipress a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI)?
A: Minipress is not a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI). Minipress belongs to a group of medicines known as alpha blockers.
Q: Can I take Minipress with ibuprofen?
A: There has been reported a minor interaction that ibuprofen can decrease the effects of Minipress. Please consult your doctor before taking these two medicines together.
Q: Is Minipress a beta-blocker?
A: Minipress is not a beta-blocker. It belongs to a group of medicines known as alpha blockers.
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