M.R.P.: Rs.470.60
What is MINIPRESS XL 5MG?
- MINIPRESS XL 5MG contains Prazosin Hydrochloride
- It works by relaxing the main blood vessels of the heart, allowing the heart to pump blood more easily and thus lowers the pressure
- It also relaxes the muscle around the bladder and prostate gland so urine is passed more easily
What MINIPRESS XL 5MG is used for?
It is used to treat,
- high blood pressure (hypertension)
- heart failure, painful cold fingers (Raynaud’s Disease)
- the symptoms due to enlargement of the prostate gland
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Talk to your doctor before taking MINIPRESS XL 5MG, if you:
- are allergic to Prazosin, or to any other ingredients in this medicine
- have heart failure because of any other heart condition, e.g. heart valve disease, or a recent heart attack
- have liver or kidney disease
- are undergoing eye surgery because of a cataract
- have prolonged erection of the penis
- If you are pregnant or breast-feeding, think you may be pregnant or are planning to have a baby, ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking this medicine
- It may cause dizziness, drowsiness or weakness
- If you experience these symptoms, do not drive or use any tools or machinery
Tell your doctor if you are taking any of the following
- medicines given to treat angina and/or high blood pressure
- medicines for erectile dysfunction (impotence)
- Always take this medicine exactly as your doctor has told you
- Swallow the tablet whole with a glass of water
- Sometimes it can make you feel light-headed or weak particularly when you first take it
- MINIPRESS XL 5MG 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
- Make sure you get a new prescription before your tablets run out
If you take more MINIPRESS XL 5MG
- If you accidentally take more MINIPRESS XL 5MG, contact your doctor immediately or go to your nearest hospital
If you forget to take MINIPRESS XL 5MG
- If you forget to take a dose, take it as soon as you remember unless it is time for your next dose
- Do not take a double dose to make up for a forgotten dose
If you stop taking MINIPRESS XL 5MG
- Do not stop taking MINIPRESS XL 5MG unless your doctor tells you to
Like all medicines, this medicine may cause side effects, although not everybody gets them
- sudden wheeziness, difficulty in breathing, swelling of eyelids, face or lips, rash or itchiness affecting the whole body
- fainting or feeling dizzy, particularly on standing-up
- headache, drowsiness or weakness
- unpleasant sensation of forceful beating of the heart (palpitations)
- lack of energy, depression or nervousness
- constipation or diarrhoea
- dry mouth, nasal stuffiness or blurred vision
- shortness of breath or rash
- swelling of the feet, ankles or legs
- increase in frequency of passing urine
- stomach discomfort and/or pain
- chest pain or abnormally fast heart beat
- tingling sensation or numbness
- buzzing or ringing in the ear
- nose bleeds, eye pain or red eyes
- difficulty in sleeping
- sweating, itching or itchy skin rash
- painful joints
- inability or difficulty in achieving erection of the penis
- abnormal blood tests that check for liver function
- pain or infection in the pancreas
- abnormally slow heartbeat hallucinations (imagining things which are not there) hair loss
- low blood pressure
- flushing (redness)
- positive ANA (a blood test that checks function of the immune system)
- abnormal breast tissue development, especially in men
- an increased tendency to fall asleep if you have a sleep disorder (narcolepsy)
- leaking of urine (incontinence)
- fever
- inflammation of blood vessels
- Keep this medicine out of reach of children
- Do not use this medicine after the expiry date
- Store at room temperature (15-25ºC)
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