Prazindia 2.5 mg Tablet

Composition of Prazindia 2.5 mg Tablet

Prazindia 2.5 mg Tablet contains Prazosin 2.5 mg tablet. It belongs to the Alpha-1 adrenergic blocker class of medicines.

Uses of Prazindia 2.5 mg Tablet

Treatment of hypertension (high blood pressure); may be used as add-on therapy. Also used in some cases for benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) to relieve urinary symptoms as advised by a doctor.

Key benefits

• Lowers high blood pressure
• Reduces risk of BP-related complications when controlled
• Improves urinary flow in BPH (as prescribed)
• Can be used as add-on therapy in resistant hypertension

How Prazindia 2.5 mg Tablet works

Prazosin is an alpha-1 adrenergic blocker. It relaxes blood vessels, lowering peripheral resistance and blood pressure. It can also relax smooth muscle in the prostate and bladder neck, improving urine flow in BPH.

How to take Prazindia 2.5 mg Tablet

Take orally exactly as prescribed. Often started at bedtime to reduce dizziness/first-dose fainting; may be taken with or without food. Swallow with water; do not stop suddenly without medical advice.

Take it exactly as your doctor prescribed. Do not change the dose or stop early on your own.

Missed dose and overdose

If you miss a dose

Take it as soon as you remember. If your next dose is almost due, skip the one you missed — never take two doses together to catch up.

If you take too much

An overdose of this medicine can seriously disturb the heart's rhythm and blood pressure. Do not wait for symptoms to appear — go to the nearest emergency department and take the pack or strip with you.

Side effects of Prazindia 2.5 mg Tablet

Most side effects of Prazindia are mild and settle as the body adjusts. Reported side effects include:

• dizziness
• headache
• drowsiness
• weakness/fatigue
• nausea
• palpitations
• postural (orthostatic) hypotension
• nasal congestion
• swelling (edema)

Stop the medicine and seek help immediately for a rash, swelling of the face or lips, wheezing or difficulty breathing. Tell your doctor about any side effect that persists or worries you.

Safety advice for Prazindia 2.5 mg Tablet

Warnings and precautions

May cause marked fall in blood pressure and fainting, especially with the first dose or dose increases—start low and take first dose at bedtime; rise slowly from sitting/lying. Use caution while driving/operating machinery until effects are known. Inform doctor if you have heart disease, low blood pressure, liver disease, or are on other BP-lowering medicines. Risk of hypotension increases with dehydration, alcohol, or hot weather. Not a first-line agent for uncomplicated hypertension in many patients; use only on prescription.

Do not take Prazindia if

Not for anyone with a known allergy to this medicine or to any ingredient in the pack. Your doctor will check that this is suitable for your particular heart condition.

Interactions with other medicines

Other antihypertensives (ACE inhibitors/ARBs, beta-blockers, diuretics) may increase hypotension, PDE-5 inhibitors (sildenafil/tadalafil/vardenafil) increase risk of severe low BP, alcohol increases dizziness/low BP, other alpha-blockers increase hypotension; caution with medicines causing vasodilation (e.g., nitrates).

How to store Prazindia 2.5 mg Tablet

Store below 25°C in a cool, dry place. Protect from moisture and light. Keep out of reach of children.

Expert advice for Prazindia 2.5 mg Tablet

Take it at the same time each day and do not miss doses. Keep an up-to-date list of your medicines with you.

Manufacturer and class

Manufacturer:

BDR PHARMACEUTICALS INTERNATIO

Therapeutic class:

Antihypertensive

Drug class:

Alpha-1 adrenergic blocker