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Prazocip 5mg Tablet XL
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Product introduction
Prazocip 5mg Tablet XL is used to treat high blood pressure and lower your risk of having a heart attack or stroke. It is also used in the treatment of heart failure and mild enlargement of the prostate gland.
Prazocip 5mg Tablet XL is used to treat difficulties in passing urine in patients with enlarged prostate gland
Prazocip 5mg Tablet XL is used to treat difficulties in passing urine in patients with enlarged prostate gland
Uses of Prazocip Tablet XL
Benefits of Prazocip Tablet XL
In Treatment of Hypertension (high blood pressure)
Prazocip 5mg Tablet XL 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.
In Treatment of Heart failure
Prazocip 5mg Tablet XL is usually used in the treatment of heart failure when other medicines are no longer working or have not worked at all. It works by relaxing your blood vessels and making it easier for your heart to pump blood around your body. The medicine improves your heart function and helps reduce the symptoms of congestion. To get the most benefits from the medicine, it should be taken regularly and as long as the doctor has prescribed it.
In Treatment of Benign prostatic hyperplasia
Prazocip 5mg Tablet XL works by relaxing the muscles in your prostate gland and at the base of your bladder. This can make it easier for you to pass urine and reduce the need to urinate urgently or frequently.
Side effects of Prazocip Tablet XL
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Prazocip
- Dizziness
- Headache
- Drowsiness
- Weakness
- Low energy
- Palpitations
- Nausea
How to use Prazocip Tablet XL
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. Prazocip 5mg Tablet XL may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How Prazocip Tablet XL works
Prazocip 5mg Tablet XL 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.
Safety advice
Alcohol
UNSAFE
Prazocip 5mg Tablet XL may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Prazocip 5mg Tablet XL may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Prazocip 5mg Tablet XL is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Driving
UNSAFE
Prazocip 5mg Tablet XL may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Kidney
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Prazocip 5mg Tablet XL is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Prazocip 5mg Tablet XL may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
Prazocip 5mg Tablet XL may be started with a low dose and then increased further. Regular blood pressure monitoring is advisable for dose adjustment.
Prazocip 5mg Tablet XL may be started with a low dose and then increased further. Regular blood pressure monitoring is advisable for dose adjustment.
Liver
CAUTION
Prazocip 5mg Tablet XL should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Prazocip 5mg Tablet XL may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
What if you forget to take Prazocip Tablet XL?
If you miss a dose of Prazocip 5mg Tablet XL, 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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Quick tips
- You have been prescribed Prazocip 5mg Tablet XL for the treatment of high blood pressure.
- It may cause sudden drop in your blood pressure, especially when you first start taking this medicine. To lower the chance of feeling dizzy or passing out, rise slowly if you have been sitting or lying down.
- Do not consume alcohol while taking Prazocip 5mg Tablet XL as it may enhance the blood pressure lowering effect of this medicine causing increased dizziness.
- Be cautious while driving or doing anything that requires concentration as it can cause dizziness and sleepiness.
- Inform your doctor that you are taking Prazocip 5mg Tablet XL if you are scheduled for a cataract surgery.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Piperazine Derivative
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
CARDIAC
Action Class
Adrenergic receptor (alpha) antagonist- selective
Patient concerns
User feedback
Patients taking Prazocip 5mg Tablet XL
Twice A Day
57%
Once A Day
42%
Thrice A Day
2%
What are you using Prazocip Tablet XL for?
High blood pr*
50%
Benign prosta*
50%
*High blood pressure, Benign prostatic hyperplasia
How much was the improvement?
Average
100%
What were the side-effects while using Prazocip 5mg Tablet XL?
Weakness
100%
How do you take Prazocip Tablet XL?
With food
100%
Please rate Prazocip 5mg Tablet XL on price
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FAQs
Is Prazocip 5mg Tablet XL a sleeping pill?
No, Prazocip 5mg Tablet XL is not a sleeping pill. On the contrary, it may cause difficulty falling asleep as an uncommon side effect of Prazocip 5mg Tablet XL. A rare side effect of Prazocip 5mg Tablet XL is an increased tendency to fall asleep if you have a sleep disorder (narcolepsy).
Can Prazocip 5mg Tablet XL get you high?
No, Prazocip 5mg Tablet XL does not get you high. It does not have any abuse potential or any dependence. The common psychiatric side effects of Prazocip 5mg Tablet XL include nervousness and depression.
Is Prazocip 5mg Tablet XL used for anxiety?
No, Prazocip 5mg Tablet XL is not used for anxiety. But, it has been found to be effective in relieving sleep problems related to post-traumatic stress disorder when taken at high doses. Post-traumatic stress disorder is an anxiety disorder which is found in people who experience or witness a traumatic, life-threatening event. This is not an approved use and therefore the benefit versus risks should be first considered by the doctor before prescribing.
How should Prazocip 5mg Tablet XL be taken?
Always take this medicine exactly as advised by your doctor. Prazocip 5mg Tablet XL should be taken by mouth and can be taken before or after meal and drinks. Usually, it is advised to take the dose two or three times a day at evenly spaced intervals.
What precaution should be followed while taking Prazocip 5mg Tablet XL?
Prazocip 5mg Tablet XL in certain cases can make you feel lightheaded or weak particularly when you first take it. This can happen when standing up and can occasionally cause fainting. If you feel light-headed or weak after taking the medicine; lie down and try to get up slowly when you feel better. Prazocip 5mg Tablet XL 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.
How long do I need to take Prazocip 5mg Tablet XL?
Your doctor will decide the duration of treatment based on the condition you are being treated for. For instance, if you are being treated for high blood pressure then you may have to take it life long.
What class of drug is Prazocip 5mg Tablet XL?
Prazocip 5mg Tablet XL belongs to a class of medications called alpha-blockers. It works by relaxing the blood vessels so that blood can flow more easily through the body.
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