INTRODUCTION ABOUT MINIPRESS XL 5MG TABLET

MINIPRESS XL Tablet is mainly used to manage hypertension, heart failure and Raynaud’s disease. It is also used to manage prostatic hyperplasia in men. It contains Prazosin which belongs to the group of medicines called Alpha-Blockers.

Take MINIPRESS XL as advised by your physician. Swallow the medicine with a glass of water. Do not crush or chew the medicine.

Before taking MINIPRESS XL, inform your doctor if you have kidney or liver disease. You should inform your doctor if you have ever had a fainting after passing urine. It may cause complications during eye surgeries such as cataract, therefore inform your doctor if you are undergoing any eye operations.

This medicine is not recommended in children under (12 years of age). MINIPRESS XL should be used with caution in  pregnant women ,breast feeding mothers and elderly people.

Most common side effects of MINIPRESS XL are nausea, vomiting, drowsiness, fainting and dizziness etc.

USES OF MINIPRESS XL 5MG TABLET

It is used to manage:

• hypertension (high blood pressure)
• heart failure
• Raynaud’s disease (painful cold fingers)
• prostatic hyperplasia (mild enlargement of prostate gland) in men

HOW MINIPRESS XL 5MG TABLET WORKS

MINIPRESS XL reduces the blood pressure by relaxing the blood vessels so that blood that pass easily without any obstruction. It reduces the chances of heart failure by acting on the main blood vessel, thus allowing the heart to pump blood productively. It manages Raynaud’s disease (painful cold fingers) by relaxing the blood vessels so that blood can reach the fingers and  promotes circulation thereby manages fingers being cold and stiff. MINIPRESS XL also manages prostatic hyperplasia (mild enlargement of prostate gland) by relaxing the muscles of bladder and prostate gland and thus promotes easy passage of urine.

DIRECTIONS FOR USE

• Take MINIPRESS XL as advised by your physician.
• Swallow the medicine with a glass of water.
• Do not crush or chew the medicine.
• Your doctor will decide the correct dose and duration for you depending upon your age, body weight and disease condition.

SIDE EFFECTS OF MINIPRESS XL 5MG TABLET

COMMON

• Fainting and dizziness especially on standing up
• Headache, drowsiness, or weakness
• Palpitations (irregular beating of heart)
• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Lack of energy
• Depression or nervousness
• Constipation and diarrhoea
• Dry mouth
• Nasal stuffiness
• Blurred vision
• Shortness of breath or rash (signs of allergic reaction)
• Swelling of the feet, ankles or leg
• Increased frequency of urination

Stop taking MINIPRESS XL and contact your doctor immediately if you experience any of the following side effects:

• Signs of allergic reactions (such as sudden wheeziness, difficulty in breathing, swelling of eyelids, face, lips, rash or itching which affects the whole body)

WARNING & PRECAUTIONS

INTERACTIONS

A. Drug-Drug Interactions:

Before taking MINIPRESS XL 5MG TABLET, inform your doctor if you are taking any of the following medicine:

• Calcium antagonists and ACE inhibitors (medicines used to manage high blood pressure) Ex. amlodipine, diltiazem, captopril enalapril
• Beta blockers (medicines used to manage angina (chest pain) Ex. atenolol, metoprolol
• Medicines used to manage erectile dysfunction (impotence) (Ex. sildenafil, tadalafil)
• Diuretics (medicines used to manage oedema) Ex. hydrochlorothiazide, furosemide

Overdosage:

If you or anyone else accidentally take too much of MINIPRESS XL 5MG TABLET, consult your doctor immediately or visit the nearby hospital. Overdosage may lead to decrease in blood pressure.

SYNOPSIS

MORE INFORMATION

Hypertension is a condition in which force of the blood is high against the arterial walls and heart failure is a condition in which heart doesn’t pump blood well.

Raynaud’s disease is a condition in which some areas of the body may feel numb and cold such as fingers and toes.

Prostatic hyperplasia can be defined as an age-related mild prostate gland enlargement which is categorized by urinary difficulties or increased frequency of urination during night-time.