Prazosin is an alpha adrenergic blocker. Alpha receptors are responsible for the vasoconstriction action of norepinephrine. It works by causing relax to the blood vessel and muscles around the urethra. This mechanism lower down the blood pressure and improve urinary symptoms associated with enlargement of the prostate.
Indications:
Moderately potent antihypertensive, CHF & for emergency reduction of BP etc.
Side effects:
Postural Hypotension, Headache, drowsiness, dreaming, weakness, palpitation etc.
Dosage forms:
Prazosin 1 mg tablets
Prazosin 2 mg tablets
Prazosin 2.5 mg tablets
Prazosin 5 mg tablets
Combinations:
Brand Names from Company Name:
Cyber-CR from Raptakos
Minipress-XL from Pfizer
Prazocip-XL from Cipla
Prazopill-XL from Intas
Prazopress from Sun
Sanosin from Sanjivani
Unipraz from United Biotech