Prozoten 2.5 XL Tablet

Composition of Prozoten 2.5 XL Tablet

Prozoten 2.5 XL Tablet contains Prazosin (2.5mg). It belongs to the Cardiovascular agent class of medicines.

Uses of Prozoten 2.5 XL Tablet

Prozoten 2.5 mg Tablet is used in the treatment of high blood pressure.

Key benefits

• Controls symptoms and protects the heart over the long term

How Prozoten 2.5 XL Tablet works

Prozoten 2.5 mg Tablet is an alpha-blocker. It lowers blood pressure by relaxing blood vessels so that blood can flow more easily through the body.

How to take Prozoten 2.5 XL Tablet

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. Prozoten 2.5 mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

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 Prozoten 2.5 XL Tablet

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

• Dizziness Headache Drowsiness Weakness Low energy Palpitations Nausea

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 Prozoten 2.5 XL Tablet

Warnings and precautions

Do not stop or change the dose of a heart medicine on your own. Report fainting, a very slow or very fast pulse, or new breathlessness. Keep every follow-up appointment — most of these medicines need periodic blood tests or an ECG.

Do not take Prozoten 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

Heart medicines interact widely. Tell your doctor and pharmacist about everything you take, including herbal products.

How to store Prozoten 2.5 XL Tablet

Store below 30°C in the original pack, away from direct sunlight and moisture. Keep out of the reach of children.

Expert advice for Prozoten 2.5 XL Tablet

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Manufacturer and class

Manufacturer:

EAST WEST PHARMA

Therapeutic class:

Cardiac medicine

Drug class:

Cardiovascular agent