Terazone 2 mg (Terazosin Hydrochloride Hydrate)

Adult dose

1. Urination disorders due to benign prostatic hyperplasia - Initial dose: 1 mg of terazosin hydrochloride taken orally before bedtime, not exceeding this dose. - Maintenance dose: gradually increase until symptoms improve, with an oral dose of 5-10 mg once daily. - When used with diuretics or other antihypertensives, the dose should be reduced and increased as needed. Monitor for potential hypotension. 2. Hypertension - Initial dose:

This drug is an alpha-blocker, used to lower blood pressure and relieve urination disorders caused by prostatic hyperplasia. This medication should not be used by patients who are hypersensitive to alpha-blockers or this drug, children under 12 years old, and patients with lactose intolerance or genetic lactose metabolism disorders. Patients with severe liver or kidney function impairment, orthostatic hypotension, heart disease, cerebrovascular disorders, diabetes, and certain other conditions should use this medication with caution. This drug contains the dye Yellow No. 5, so those allergic to this component should be cautious. During treatment, dizziness, fainting, or increased heart rate may occur, so special care should be taken when starting or changing the dosage. This medication may cause dizziness or fainting upon sudden standing due to orthostatic hypotension, so it is advisable to change positions slowly. Before starting treatment when benign prostatic hyperplasia is suspected, prostatic cancer should be ruled out. Patients planning cataract surgery must inform their ophthalmologist about taking this drug, as special precautions may be necessary during surgery. When taken with other antihypertensive medications, the hypotensive effect may be enhanced; thus, consultation with a physician is advised. Women who are pregnant or are of childbearing potential should carefully consider the risks and benefits of taking this medication, and breastfeeding women should avoid taking it or discontinue breastfeeding. Safety and efficacy in children have not been established, so it is preferable not to use it in this population. Elderly patients should start with a lower dose to prevent excessively low blood pressure and should use it with caution. In case of overdose, blood pressure may drop sharply, requiring immediate medical attention, and dialysis will not remove this drug. Keep this medication out of reach of children and avoid transferring it to other containers.

Serious side effects

Syncope, severe allergic reactions (anaphylaxis), tachycardia with heart rate of 120-160 bpm due to orthostatic hypotension, angina, jaundice (considered liver dysfunction) absent, sudden and severe headache, seizures, altered consciousness, visual disturbances, absence of numbness, significant reduction in urine output and severe edema absent

Mild side effects

• Dizziness
• fatigue
• peripheral edema
• depression
• nervousness
• headache
• listlessness
• weakness
• sweating
• insomnia

This medication should be stored in a tightly sealed container to prevent air and moisture from entering. It is important to maintain a storage temperature between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius.

Appearance

Orange round tablet

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 300 tablets/bottle