Presnux XL 5 Tablet is primarily used to manage high blood pressure or hypertension, a condition that, if not addressed, can lead to severe complications, including heart disease, stroke, and kidney damage. It belongs to the class of medicines known as alpha-blockers.
Presnux XL 5 Tablet is used for the following:
• Management of high blood pressure (hypertension)
• Control of congestive heart failure
• Alleviation of Raynaud's disease symptoms
• Take the tablet exactly as prescribed by your doctor.
• Swallow the tablet whole with a glass of water.
• Do not crush, chew, or break the tablet.
• Continue taking this medicine for the full duration as prescribed by your doctor.
• Do not adjust your dosage without consulting your doctor.
Presnux XL 5 Tablet is taken orally.
Presnux XL 5 Tablet may have the following common side effects:
• Headache
• Drowsiness
• Dizziness
• Nausea
• Blurred vision
Presnux XL 5 Tablet contains prazosin (5 mg), which acts in the body as follows:
• Alpha-1 Receptor Blockade: Prazosin obstructs the action of norepinephrine on alpha-1 receptors in the smooth muscles of blood vessels, preventing contraction and leading to vasodilation.
• Blood Vessel Relaxation: By promoting vasodilation, prazosin reduces peripheral resistance, decreasing blood pressure.
• Sustained Medicine Release: The extended-release formulation allows for consistent and gradual release of prazosin, offering prolonged control of blood pressure.
Exercise caution and consult your doctor before taking the medicine if you are pregnant.
Discuss with your doctor before use if you are breastfeeding.
Consumption should be limited, as it can amplify drowsiness and dizziness.
Patients with liver conditions should use this medicine under medical supervision.
If you have kidney issues, consult your doctor before taking this medicine.
This medicine may cause dizziness or tiredness; assess your reaction before driving or operating machinery.
If you have any known allergies to prazosin or similar medicines, inform your doctor.
Not recommended for use in children under 18 years without medical guidance.
Elderly individuals should use this medicine under medical supervision due to increased sensitivity to side effects.
Drug-Drug Interactions
• Antihypertensives: Concurrent use may result in excessive blood pressure reduction.
• Erectile Dysfunction Medications: May cause severe drops in blood pressure.
• Opioid Pain Relievers: Can lead to reduced blood pressure control.
Drug-Disease Interactions
• Heart Problems: This medicine might exacerbate your condition due to its effect on blood pressure control.
• Prostate Cancer: The medication could interfere with the management of the condition due to its action on alpha receptors.
Daily Dosage
• Take Presnux XL 5 Tablet strictly as prescribed by your doctor. The dosage is dependent on the condition and response to treatment.
Missed Dose
• If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you remember. If it is nearly time for your next dose, skip the missed dose. Do not double the dose to catch up.
Overdose
• In case of overdose, symptoms such as severe drowsiness or slow reactions may occur. Seek immediate medical attention if symptoms persist.
• Store at temperatures not exceeding 30°C.
• Keep away from direct sunlight and moisture.
• Ensure the medicine is out of reach of children.
• Always check the expiry date mentioned on the package before use.
• Limit salt intake to help manage blood pressure.
• Engage in regular physical activity like walking or cycling to enhance cardiovascular health.
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