Description

TERAZOSIN belongs to a group of medications known as ‘anti-hypertensive,’ primarily used to treat hypertension (high blood pressure) and lower any future risk of heart attack and stroke. It is also used to treat mild prostate gland enlargement in men (known as Benign Prostate Hyperplasia) and treating heart failure. Hypertension (high blood pressure) is a lifelong or chronic condition in which the blood pressure against the artery walls becomes high. The higher this blood pressure, the harder the heart has to pump. 

TERAZOSIN contains Terazosin, an alpha-blocker, primarily used to treat hypertension (high blood pressure). It acts by relaxing the blood vessels, reducing the heart’s workload, and making the heart more efficient at pumping blood throughout the body. Thus, it helps lower high blood pressure, reducing the chances of any future heart attack or stroke.

Take TERAZOSIN as prescribed by your doctor. You are advised to take TERAZOSIN for as long as your doctor has prescribed it for you, depending upon your medical condition. In some cases, you may experience drowsiness, headache, weakness, dizziness, priapism (prolonged erections), nausea, feeling exhausted. Most of these side effects of TERAZOSIN do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects are persistent, reach out to your doctor.

Inform your doctor if you have had an allergic reaction to TERAZOSIN, are pregnant or are planning to get pregnant, are breastfeeding, have liver disease, kidney disease, heart failure, a heart valve problem or history of a heart attack. It is advisable to drink plenty of fluids while taking this medicine. Low salt diet, daily physical activity (even 20-30 minute brisk walking for 5 days a week can help, losing weight in case of people who are obese, etc., are the mainstay of treatment of hypertension.

Uses of TERAZOSIN

High blood pressure (hypertension), Prevention of heart attack, Benign Prostate Hyperplasia, Cold Finger Syndrome (Raynaud’s disease)

Medicinal Benefits

TERAZOSIN is primarily used to treat hypertension (high blood pressure) and lower future heart attack and stroke risk. It is also used to treat mild prostate gland enlargement in men (known as Benign Prostate Hyperplasia) and treating heart failure. It contains Terazosin that widens and relaxes the blood vessels, reduces the heart’s workload, and makes the heart more efficient at pumping blood throughout the body. Thus, it reduces high blood pressure and reduces the chances of a future heart attack or stroke.

Directions for Use

Swallow TERAZOSIN as a whole with a glass of water. Do not crush, chew, or break it.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Side Effects of TERAZOSIN

• Drowsiness
• Headache
• Weakness
• Dizziness
• Priapism (prolonged erections)
• Nausea
• Feeling exhausted