Terazosin 2 mg Tablet (Terazosin Hydrochloride Monohydrate)

Adult dose

1. Urinary disorders due to benign prostatic hyperplasia - Initial dose: As terazosin hydrochloride, take 1 mg orally before bedtime; do not exceed this dose. - Maintenance dose: Gradually increase dose until symptoms improve, taking 5-10 mg orally once a day. - When used in combination with diuretics or other antihypertensives, reduce the dosage and increase as necessary. 2. Hypertension - Initial dose: As terazosin hydrochloride.

This medication is an alpha-blocker and is used to lower blood pressure and improve urinary disorders caused by prostatic hyperplasia. This medication should not be used in patients with a known allergy to this drug or other drugs in the same class, children under 12 years old, and patients with lactose intolerance. Patients with severely impaired liver or kidney function, orthostatic hypotension, heart disease, or diabetes should use this medication with caution. This medication contains the dye Yellow No. 4, so caution is needed for those allergic to this component. This medication may cause dizziness or fainting, especially when starting treatment or suddenly increasing the dose. In case of severe dizziness, lying down and resting is recommended, and if symptoms persist, consultation with a healthcare professional is necessary. During treatment, various side effects such as drowsiness, headache, indigestion, edema, palpitations may occur, so if symptoms are severe, consult a doctor. Since this medication lowers blood pressure, caution is advised when operating hazardous machinery or driving. It is used to treat prostatic hyperplasia, but since prostate cancer may be present, cancer status should be confirmed before treatment. Patients undergoing cataract surgery may experience weakness of the iris during surgery, so they should inform the healthcare provider about taking this medication before the operation. This medication does not have significant interactions when used with other medications; however, caution is advised when taken with antihypertensives or verapamil, as it may enhance the blood pressure-lowering effect. Women who are pregnant or may become pregnant should carefully consider the use of this medication, and breastfeeding women are advised to avoid taking this medication if possible or to discontinue breastfeeding. Children should not use this medication as its safety and efficacy have not been established. Elderly patients should start with a low dose to prevent excessive drops in blood pressure and should be closely monitored. Overdose can cause severe hypotension, necessitating immediate medical attention, and this medication cannot be removed by dialysis. This medication must be stored out of reach of children and care should be taken not to transfer it to another container, as this may affect its quality.

Serious side effects

Fainting, severe allergic reactions (including anaphylaxis), difficulty breathing (dyspnea), jaundice, severe neurological symptoms (seizures, confusion), severe edema or urinary abnormalities (generalized severe swelling)

Mild side effects

• Dizziness
• energy depletion
• peripheral edema
• depression
• restlessness
• dizziness
• headache
• fatigue
• weakness
• sweating

This medication should be stored in a tightly closed container to prevent exposure to air or moisture, at room temperature between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius.

Appearance

Light orange round tablet

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 100 tablets/bottle