Terazosin



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  • Contains / Salt: Terazosin


Terazosin Information



Terazosin Benefits & Uses

Terazosin is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Other Benefits

Terazosin Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group Dosage
Adult
  • Disease: Enlarged Prostate
  • Before or After Meal: Either
  • Single Maximum Dose: 1 mg
  • Dosage Form: Tablet
  • Dosage Route: Oral
  • Frequency: 1 daily
  • Course Duration: As directed by the doctor
  • Special Instructions: Dose gradually increase as 2 mg, 5 mg, or 10 mg to achieved desired therapeutic effects
Geriatric
  • Disease: Enlarged Prostate
  • Before or After Meal: Either
  • Single Maximum Dose: 1 mg
  • Dosage Form: Tablet
  • Dosage Route: Oral
  • Frequency: 1 daily
  • Course Duration: As directed by the doctor
  • Special Instructions: Dose gradually increase as 2 mg, 5 mg, or 10 mg to achieved desired therapeutic effects

Terazosin Related Warnings

  • Is the use of Terazosin safe for pregnant women?


    Terazosin shows severe side effect on pregnant women. For this reason, pregnant women should only take it after taking medical advice.

    Severe
  • Is the use of Terazosin safe during breastfeeding?


    Taking Terazosin may lead to serious side effects if you are breastfeeding. Terazosin should not be taken by breastfeeding women unless prescribed by the doctor.

    Severe
  • What is the effect of Terazosin on the Kidneys?


    Terazosin is completely safe for kidneys.

    Safe
  • What is the effect of Terazosin on the Liver?


    Terazosin has very mild side effects on the liver.

    Mild
  • What is the effect of Terazosin on the Heart?


    Terazosin may have mild side effects on the heart. Most people will never see any effect on the heart.

    Mild


Severe Interaction of Terazosin with Other Drugs

Terazosin should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Moderate



Terazosin Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Terazosin unless your doctor advises you to do so -



Frequently asked Questions about Terazosin

  • Is this Terazosin habit forming or addictive?


    No, you will not get addicted to Terazosin.

    No
  • Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?


    After taking Terazosin, you should not drive or work on any heavy machine, as Terazosin can make you drowsy.

    Dangerous
  • Is it safe?


    Terazosin should be used only after doctor's advice.

    Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
  • Is it able to treat mental disorders?


    There is no benefit of taking Terazosin for mental disorders.

    No

Terazosin Interactions with Food and Alcohol

  • Interaction between Food and Terazosin


    You can take Terazosin with food.

    Safe
  • Interaction between Alcohol and Terazosin


    Consumption of alcohol and Terazosin together may have severe effects on your health.

    Severe


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This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience


References

US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Hytrin (terazosin hydrochloride)

KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 142

April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 1180-1182

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