Prazosin
Active pharmaceutical substance formulated in Jan Aushadhi generic products for Cardiac & Hypertension treatment.
🧴 Clinical Application
Take orally once daily at bedtime with water, with or without food. Bedtime administration of the initial dose is mandatory to prevent "first-dose syncope" and severe postural hypotension.
⚠️ Side Effects
Common: Dizziness, lightheadedness, headache, asthenia, nasal congestion, peripheral edema, somnolence. Rare/Severe: "First-dose phenomenon" (severe postural hypotension and syncope within 30-90 minutes of initial dose), priapism, and Intraoperative Floppy Iris Syndrome (IFIS) during cataract surgery.
🛡️ Safety Warnings
First-dose syncope warning: Patients must take the initial dose at bedtime and rise slowly from sitting/lying positions. Inform your ophthalmologist prior to cataract surgery due to IFIS risk.
Jan Aushadhi Products containing Prazosin
Found 3 generic formulation(s) containing this active ingredient.
Prazosin Tablets 5 mg
Selective alpha-1 adrenergic receptor antagonist. It competitively blocks post-junctional alpha-1 receptors on vascular smooth muscle, dilating both arterioles and veins to lower peripheral vascular resistance and systemic blood pressure, while also relaxing smooth muscle in the bladder neck and prostate capsule. Indicated for essential hypertension and benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH).
Prazosin Hydrochloride Sustained Release Tablets 2.5 mg
Selective alpha-1 adrenergic receptor antagonist. It competitively blocks post-junctional alpha-1 receptors on vascular smooth muscle, dilating both arterioles and veins to lower peripheral vascular resistance and systemic blood pressure, while also relaxing smooth muscle in the bladder neck and prostate capsule. Indicated for essential hypertension and benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH).
Prazosin Extended Release Tablets 5mg
Selective alpha-1 adrenergic receptor antagonist. It competitively blocks post-junctional alpha-1 receptors on vascular smooth muscle, dilating both arterioles and veins to lower peripheral vascular resistance and systemic blood pressure, while also relaxing smooth muscle in the bladder neck and prostate capsule. Indicated for essential hypertension and benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH).
Brand Equivalents & Price Comparison
Compare Jan Aushadhi generic prices against popular commercial brands for Prazosin.
| Generic Formulation | Pack Size | Jan Aushadhi Price | Commercial Brand Equivalents | Avg. Commercial Price | Savings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prazosin Tablets 5 mg | 15's | ₹31.77 | PRAZOPRESS, RENOPRESS XL, PRAZOPILL, PRAZONOL, PRAZINDIA | ₹201.82 | 84% Save |
| Prazosin Hydrochloride Sustained Release Tablets 2.5 mg | 30's | ₹56.25 | PRAZOPRESS, RENOPRESS, PRAZOPILL, PRAZONOL, BIOZOCIN | ₹727.43 | 92% Save |
| Prazosin Extended Release Tablets 5mg | 10's | ₹28.88 | PRAZOPRESS, RENOPRESS XL, PRAZOPILL, PRAZONOL, PRAZINDIA | ₹134.55 | 79% Save |
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