Prostol Capsule 1 mg
Prostol Capsule 1 mg Uses, Dosage, Side Effects, Food Interaction and all others data.
| Trade Name | Prostol Capsule 1 mg |
| Generic | Terazosin Hydrochloride |
| Weight | 1 mg |
| Type | Capsule |
| Therapeutic Class | Alpha adrenoceptor blocking drugs, BPH/ Urinary retention/ Urinary incontinence |
| Manufacturer | Drug International Ltd. |
| Available Country | Bangladesh |
| Last Updated: | October 19, 2023 at 6:27 am |
Uses
Prostol Capsule 1 mg is indicated in- Single therapy is used to relieve from signs and symptoms of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). For the treatment of hypertension.Dosage
Prostol Capsule 1 mg dosage
Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia- Initial dose: 1 mg at bedtime is starting dose of all patients and this dose should not be exceeded. Subsequent dose: The dose slowly increases to achieve the desired response. The usual recommended dose range is 5-10 mg administered once a day. Hypertension- Initial dose: 1 mg at bedtime is starting dose of all patients and this dose should not be exceeded. Subsequent dose: The dose slowly increases to achieve the desired response. The usual recommended dose range is 2-10 mg administered once a day.Side Effects
Postural hypotension is more commonly reported side effect. Dizziness, lack of energy, peripheral oedema; urinary frequency and priapism reported.Precaution
First dose may cause hypotension (within 30-90 minutes). Therefore should be taken on retiring to bed. Caution should be observed when Terazosin is administered with other antihypertensive agents, avoid the possibility of significant hypotension. When adding Terazosin to a diuretic or other antihypertensive agent, dosage reduction and retitration may be necessary. The patients should be cautioned to avoid situation such as driving and hazardous tasks where injury could result due to syncope after initiation of Terazosin therapy.Interaction
In patients receiving Terazosin plus ACE inhibitors or diuretics the proportion reporting dizziness or related side effects was greater than in the total population of Terazosin treated patients from clinical trials. Terazosin has been given without interaction with analgesics/anti-inflammatory, cardiac glycosides, hypoglycemic, antiarrhythmic, anxiolytics/sedatives, antibacterial, hormones/steroids and drugs used for gout.Pregnancy & Breastfeeding use
The safety of Terazosin during pregnancy has not been established. So Terazosin is not recommended during pregnancy unless the potential benefit justifies the potential risk to mother and fetus. It is not known whether Terazosin is excreted in breast milk. As many drugs are excreted in breast milk, caution should be exercised when Terazosin is administered to a nursing mother.Contraindication
Terazosin is contraindicated in patients known to be hypersensitive to Terazosin or its analogues.Acute Overdose
Acute overdose may lead to acute hypotension, cardiovascular support is of first importance. Restoration of blood pressure and normalization of heart rate may be accomplished by keeping the patient in a supine position. At the same time expansion of plasma volume and noradrenergic vasopressor may also be needed.Storage Condition
Keep below 30°C temperature, away from light & moisture. Keep out of the reach of children.Innovators Monograph
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