Terazol Tablet 2 mg (Terazosin Hydrochloride)

Adult dose

1. Urinary disorders due to benign prostatic hyperplasia - Initial dose: 1mg of terazosin hydrochloride taken orally before bedtime; do not exceed this dose. - Maintenance dose: Slowly increase until symptoms improve, taking 5-10mg orally once a day. - If used in conjunction with diuretics or other antihypertensives, reduce the dosage and increase if needed. 2. Hypertension - Initial dose: 1mg of terazosin hydrochloride taken orally before bedtime.

This medication should not be used in patients with an allergy or hypersensitivity to certain alpha-blockers. It should not be administered to children under the age of 12. This medication contains lactose; therefore, it should not be given to patients with lactose intolerance or specific genetic metabolic disorders. Patients with severely impaired liver or kidney function need to be cautious when using this medication. Patients with certain conditions such as orthostatic hypotension, heart disease, cerebrovascular disease, or diabetes should use this medication carefully. Caution is also necessary if allergic to Yellow No. 4 (tartrazine) included in this product. This medication may cause side effects such as dizziness, drowsiness, headache, and palpitations, and particular care should be taken when starting or changing the dosage. There may be a risk of fainting due to orthostatic hypotension, so movements should be slow when getting up suddenly after taking the medication. It is advisable to avoid driving or operating heavy machinery when initially taking this medication or changing the dosage. This medication is used for the treatment of prostate hypertrophy but must confirm the absence of cancer before treatment to differentiate from prostate cancer. Patients planning cataract surgery should inform their ophthalmologist of their use of this medication. There are generally few interactions with other drugs, but caution should be exercised when taken with antihypertensive agents as it may lower blood pressure excessively. Women who are pregnant or may become pregnant should use this medication carefully, and nursing mothers are advised to avoid taking it or to stop breastfeeding. For the elderly, start with a low dose and observe their condition before administering further. In case of overdose, acute hypotension may occur; immediate medical attention is required as dialysis is ineffective. This medication should be kept out of reach of children and should not be transferred to another container.

Serious side effects

Fainting, severe allergic reactions (hives, severe swelling, chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, pallor), respiratory distress, severe edema or urinary abnormalities (significantly reduced urine output, severe generalized swelling, high blood pressure), liver abnormalities (yellowing of skin or eyes, extreme lethargy), severe neurological symptoms (sudden and severe headaches, thunderclap headaches, seizures, confusion, visual disturbances, paralysis)

Mild side effects

• Dizziness
• energy depletion
• peripheral edema
• depression
• nervousness
• headache
• lethargy
• weakness
• sweating
• insomnia

This medication must be stored in a tightly sealed container to prevent exposure to air or moisture. It is important to maintain the storage temperature between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius. Doing so will help preserve the effectiveness and safety of the medication.

Appearance

Light orange round tablet

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 100 tablets/bottle