1. Overview
This medicine is commonly used to manage high blood pressure and to relieve urinary problems caused by an enlarged prostate. It helps improve blood flow and makes urination easier in affected patients.
2. How It Works
It works by relaxing the muscles in blood vessels and the prostate. This relaxation allows blood to flow more easily and reduces pressure on the urinary tract, improving symptoms.
3. Common Uses
- Treatment of high blood pressure (hypertension)
- Management of benign prostatic hyperplasia (enlarged prostate)
- Relief from difficulty in urination due to prostate enlargement
4. Key Benefits
- Helps lower blood pressure
- Improves urine flow and reduces urinary discomfort
- Relaxes blood vessels and prostate muscles
- Supports better daily comfort and heart health
5. Safety & Precautions
- May cause dizziness, especially after the first dose
- Take at bedtime if advised to reduce lightheadedness
- Avoid sudden standing to prevent falls
- Inform your doctor about other blood pressure medicines
- Use regularly as prescribed for best results
6. Scientific Literature (External Links)
- Terazosin: pharmacology and clinical use: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK544245/
- Alpha-blockers in hypertension and BPH: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/15586015/
- Terazosin for lower urinary tract symptoms: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/10096398/
These details are compiled from publicly available scientific sources. MYMEDS.MD is not liable for clinical interpretation. Please consult a licensed medical practitioner for personalised guidance.
