Description
Terapress 2 mg Tablet is an antihypertensive medicine which is used to treat high blood pressure and relieve symptoms of Benign Prostatic Hypertrophy (prostate enlargement) such as painful urination or urinary urgency. This medicine should be used with caution since it may cause temporary loss of consciousness due to the sudden decrease in blood pressure (syncope). This medicine is not recommended for use in children.
Substitutes
List of substitutes for Terapress 2 mg Tablet
Hytrin 2 mg Tablet
Abbott India Ltd.
Teradip 2 mg Tablet
Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
Teralfa 2 mg Tablet
Torrent Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
Unoter 2 mg Tablet
Pfizer Ltd.
Side effects
Major & minor side effects for Terapress 2 mg Tablet
Hypersensitivity
Orthostatic Hypotension
Swelling of ankles or feet
Prolonged and painful erection
Blurred vision
Dizziness
Nausea
Weight gain
Fatigue
Back pain
Uses of Terapress 2 mg Tablet
What is it prescribed for?
Hypertension
This medicine is used to reduce high blood pressure by relaxing the blood vessels and allowing the blood to flow smoothly.
Benign prostatic hyperplasia
This medicine is used in the treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia (prostate enlargement) for relaxing the smooth muscles and relieving the symptoms of painful and frequent urination.
Dosage
Terapress 1 mg Tablet
Terapress 2 mg Tablet
When not to use?
Allergy
This medicine is not recommended for use in patients with a known allergy to terazosin or any other quinazolines.
Warnings
Warnings for special population
Pregnancy
This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless necessary. The risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before taking this medicine.
Breast-feeding
This medicine is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women unless absolutely necessary. Discuss all the risks and benefits with your doctor before taking this medicine. Your doctor may prescribe an alternative medicine based on your clinical condition.
General warnings
Syncope
This medicine should be used with caution due to the increased risk of temporary loss of consciousness caused by a sudden decrease in the blood pressure. Close monitoring of blood pressure may be necessary based on the clinical condition of the patient.
CNS effects
Terapress 2 mg Tablet may cause drowsiness and it may affect your thinking and judgment. Hence, it is advised that you do not perform any activities that require high mental alertness like driving a vehicle or operating heavy machinery, especially for 12 hours after the first dose or after increasing the dose of this medicine.
Renal failure
Terapress 2 mg Tablet is not recommended for use in patients with bladder overflow, anuria, or advanced renal failure due to the increased risk of serious adverse effects.
Cardiac disorders
Caution is advised while using this medicine in patients with cardiac failure or pulmonary edema due to the increased risk of severe adverse effects.
Use in pediatrics
This medicine is not recommended for use in children.
Dosage
Missed Dose
If a dose of Terapress 2 mg Tablet is missed, take the dose as soon as you remember it. If it is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and take the next dose. Do not double the dose to make up for the missed one.
Overdose
Seek emergency medical treatment or contact the doctor immediately in case of an overdose.
Interactions
All drugs interact differently for person to person. You should check all the possible interactions with your doctor before starting any medicine.
Interaction with Alcohol
Description
N/A
Instructions
It is recommended that you do not consume alcohol while taking this medicine due to the increased risk of drowsiness, dizziness, very low blood pressure, and fainting. It is advised that you do not perform any activities that require high mental alertness like driving a vehicle or operating machinery if you consume alcohol while taking this medicine. Report any incidence of breathing difficulty or dizziness to the doctor immediately.
Interaction with Medicine
Tizanidine
Sodium oxybate
Mixed grass pollens allergen extract
Disease interactions
Hypotension
This medicine should be used with caution in patients with a known history of hypotension or patients on high blood pressure medicines due to the increased risk of a sudden drop in blood pressure and loss of consciousness. Report any symptoms such as dizziness, lightheadedness, headache, increased or decreased heart rate, or fainting to the doctor immediately. It is advised that you do not perform any activities that require high mental alertness like driving a vehicle or operating machinery while taking this medicine. Appropriate dose adjustments may be necessary based on the clinical condition of the patient.
Liver Disease
This medicine should be used with caution in patients with a known history of liver disease or active liver disease due to the increased risk of adverse effects. Close monitoring of liver functions may be necessary for such patients while taking this medicine. Appropriate dose adjustment or replacement with a suitable alternative may be required based on the clinical condition of the patient.
Food interactions
Information not available.
Lab interactions
Information not available.
This is not an exhaustive list of possible drug interactions. You should consult your doctor about all the possible interactions of the drugs you’re taking.
General Instructions
Use Terapress 2 mg Tablet only for the conditions specified by the doctor. Do not take this medicine in larger amounts than prescribed or share this medicine with others. Report to the doctor all your medical conditions and current medicines including herbs and supplements before taking this medication. Report any undesired effects or lack of improvement to the doctor on priority.
