Terazosin 5mg Tablets (Terazosin Hydrochloride Hydrate)

Adult dose

1. Urinary disorders due to benign prostatic hyperplasia - Initial dose: Administer 1mg orally before bedtime, not to exceed this dosage. - Maintenance dose: Gradually increase until symptoms improve, with an oral dosage of 5-10mg once daily. - When combined with diuretics or other antihypertensives, reduce the dosage accordingly and increase if necessary. 2. Hypertension - Initial dose: Administer 1mg orally before bedtime, not to exceed this dosage.

This medicine is an alpha-blocker and is used to lower blood pressure and alleviate urinary disorders caused by benign prostatic hyperplasia. This medicine should not be used by individuals who have shown allergic reactions to alpha-blockers or this medicine itself. It is also not to be administered to children under 12 years old. This medicine contains lactose hydrate; therefore, patients with genetically determined galactose intolerance or lactose deficiency, and glucose-galactose malabsorption should not take it. Patients with severely impaired liver or kidney function, orthostatic hypotension, heart disease, cerebrovascular abnormalities, gastric ulcers, diabetes, or specific diseases should use this medicine with caution. Caution is also advised for those allergic to yellow No. 5 dye included in this medicine. Dizziness or fainting may occur when taking this medicine, particularly when starting treatment or rapidly increasing the dosage, so care should be taken. This medicine can cause various side effects, such as increased heart rate, edema, headache, drowsiness, indigestion, cough, and polyuria; any unusual symptoms should be discussed with a doctor. When starting this medicine or resuming after stopping, dizziness, drowsiness, palpitations may occur, so caution is recommended and avoiding driving or operating dangerous machines is advisable. This medicine is used to treat benign prostatic hyperplasia, but if symptoms do not improve, other treatment options should be considered. Additionally, since symptoms may resemble prostate cancer, a cancer check must be performed before treatment. Patients scheduled for cataract surgery must inform the ophthalmologist about taking this medicine, as it may lead to iris-related issues during surgery and result in changes to the surgical method. There are few special interactions when using this medicine with other drugs, but if combined with antihypertensive drugs, there may be a stronger blood pressure-lowering effect. Women who are pregnant or may become pregnant should carefully consider the risks and benefits when taking this medicine, and nursing mothers should preferably avoid taking it or stop breastfeeding. This medicine has not been confirmed for safety and efficacy in children, hence it is not used in this age group. Elderly patients should start at a low dose to avoid excessive lowering of blood pressure, which can increase the risk of stroke and should be monitored closely. In cases of overdose, hypotension may occur; the patient should be placed in a supine position and cardiovascular support should be initiated. Dialysis is not effective. This medicine must be kept out of the reach of children, and transferring it to another container is not advisable for quality maintenance and safety.

Serious side effects

Fainting, severe allergic reactions (including anaphylaxis), difficulty breathing, orthostatic hypotension

Mild side effects

Dizziness, energy deficit, peripheral edema, depression, nervousness, headache, fatigue, weakness, sweating, insomnia, cold sensation, shoulder pain, drowsiness, thirst, numbness, tachycardia, vasodilation, orthostatic dysregulation, palpitations, edema, arrhythmia (premature beats, atrial fibrillation, etc.), chest pain, angina, elevation of AST, ALT, ALP, total bilirubin, indigestion, abdominal distension, diarrhea, abdominal pain, constipation, nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, runny nose

This medicine must be stored in a tightly sealed container to protect it from air and moisture. It is important to maintain the storage temperature between 1 degree Celsius and 30 degrees Celsius at room temperature.

Appearance

Light green round tablet

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 500 tablets/bottle