How is Terazosin dosed?
For adults with benign enlargement of the prostate, the initial dose is 1 milligram (mg) taken at bedtime. The dose can be adjusted to 5 to 10 mg once a day. For high blood pressure, the initial dose is 1 mg taken at bedtime, and the maintenance dose is usually 1 to 5 mg once a day. The dosage for children must be determined by a doctor. Always follow your doctor's orders or the instructions on the label and do not change the dose unless advised by a healthcare professional.
What is the dosage form of Terazosin?
Terazosin is available in tablet form. The average doses for benign enlargement of the prostate are 1 mg taken at bedtime, followed by 5 to 10 mg once a day. For high blood pressure, the average doses are 1 mg taken at bedtime, followed by 1 to 5 mg once a day. The dosage for children must be determined by a doctor. Always follow your doctor's orders or the instructions on the label.
What medications are contraindication with Terazosin?
Terazosin oral route is contraindicated with the following medications:
- Acebutolol
- Alprenolol
- Atenolol
- Betaxolol
- Bevantolol
- Bisoprolol
- Bucindolol
- Carteolol
- Carvedilol
- Celiprolol
- Dilevalol
- Esmolol
- Labetalol
- Levobunolol
- Mepindolol
- Metipranolol
- Metoprolol
- Nadolol
- Nebivolol
- Oxprenolol
- Penbutolol
- Pindolol
- Propranolol
- Sildenafil
- Sotalol
- Talinolol
- Tertatolol
- Timolol
Consult your doctor for specific advice on interactions and contraindications regarding terazosin or any other medication. Always follow your healthcare professional's guidance regarding medication use.
How is Terazosin administered?
Terazosin is administered orally through tablets. For benign enlargement of the prostate, the recommended starting dose for adults is 1 mg taken at bedtime, followed by 5 to 10 mg once a day. For high blood pressure, the starting dose is 1 mg taken at bedtime, with the potential to increase to 1 to 5 mg once a day. Dose determination for children must be made by a doctor. Always follow your doctor's orders or the instructions on the label.
What are common precautions when taking Terazosin?
Common precautions when taking terazosin orally include:
- Inform your doctor about any allergies or unusual reactions to the medicine or other medications.
- Inform your doctor about any other types of allergies, such as allergies to foods, dyes, preservatives, or animals.
- Report any side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
- Be cautious about dizziness, lightheadedness, or fainting, especially when getting up from a lying or sitting position, as these may be more likely to occur in elderly patients.
- Avoid breastfeeding while taking this medication, as there is no adequate information on the safety of terazosin for infants.
- Inform your doctor about any other medical problems, especially angina, heart disease, kidney disease, or any other conditions that may affect the use of terazosin.
- Follow your doctor's instructions on proper use, including any dietary restrictions or weight control measures.
- Be aware of potential drowsiness or dizziness and avoid activities that could be dangerous if you are not alert, such as driving or operating machinery. Consult your doctor or healthcare professional for specific guidance on precautions and proper use based on your medical history and current health conditions.