Terazosin: Uses, Side Effects & Brands in Pakistan

Terazosin is an alpha-blocker. It is a prescription medicine used for enlarged prostate and high blood pressure. In Pakistan it is available as tablets, made by 2 different manufacturers. On this page you can read how it works, its common side effects and precautions, and compare the brands and prices available at Medimart.

How Terazosin works

Terazosin blocks alpha-1 receptors in the smooth muscle of the prostate, the bladder neck and the walls of blood vessels. The muscle relaxes, so urine flows more freely and blood vessels widen, which lowers blood pressure. The benefit for urinary symptoms usually builds up over a few weeks.

What is Terazosin used for?

• Enlarged prostate and high blood pressure

Terazosin is used to ease the urinary symptoms of an enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia), such as a weak stream, difficulty starting, passing urine often and getting up at night to go to the toilet. It is also sometimes prescribed to lower high blood pressure, usually alongside other medicines. It does not shrink the prostate, but it can make passing urine noticeably easier.

Side effects of Terazosin

Many people tolerate Terazosin well once they are settled on it. Side effects that are more likely early on include:

• Dizziness or light-headedness
• Tiredness or weakness
• Headache
• Blocked or stuffy nose
• Swollen ankles

Get medical help straight away if you faint, have chest pain or a fast irregular heartbeat, or have a painful erection that lasts more than four hours.

Precautions and warnings

• The first doses can cause a sudden drop in blood pressure, so get up slowly from sitting or lying and sit or lie down if you feel faint.
• Tell your doctor if you take other blood pressure medicines or erectile dysfunction medicines such as sildenafil or tadalafil, as the combination can lower blood pressure too much.
• If you are due to have cataract surgery, tell the eye surgeon that you take Terazosin, as it can affect the iris during the operation.
• Avoid driving until you know how it affects you, and limit alcohol, which can add to dizziness.
• Let your doctor know if you have liver disease or have fainted when passing urine in the past.

Frequently asked questions about Terazosin

What is the price of Terazosin in Pakistan?

At Medimart, Terazosin products currently in stock range from Rs 645 to Rs 2,580 per pack, depending on the brand, strength and pack size. The lowest-priced option right now is Hytrin 1mg Tablets at Rs 645. Prices are updated regularly, so the product list on this page always shows the latest price.

Which brands of Terazosin are available in Pakistan?

Terazosin is sold in Pakistan under brand names such as Hytrin (Abbott Laboratories (Pakistan) Ltd).

Do I need a prescription for Terazosin?

Yes. Terazosin is a prescription medicine in Pakistan. Use it only when a doctor has prescribed it, at the dose and for the time they advise.

Are all Terazosin brands the same?

Brands that contain the same amount of Terazosin in the same form are expected to work in the same way, although inactive ingredients, pack sizes and prices differ. Ask your doctor or pharmacist before switching from one brand to another.

Terazosin brands and prices in Pakistan

Medimart lists 3 products containing Terazosin from different manufacturers. Compare strengths, pack sizes and prices below and order online with cash on delivery.

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