Minipress tablet 2 mg 20?s works by relaxing the blood vessels. This allows the blood to flow smoothly and decreases the blood pressure.
Side effects
Major & minor side effects for Minipress tablet 2 mg 20?s

Dizziness and fainting severe

Lack of strength severe

Loss of bladder control severe

Increased heartbeat severe

Swelling of legs severe

Drowsiness

Headache

Dryness of mouth

Vomiting

Uses of Minipress tablet 2 mg 20?s
What is it prescribed for?

Hypertension
This medicine is used to reduce high blood pressure by allowing the blood to flow smoothly in the blood vessels.

Congestive Heart Failure
This medicine is used in the treatment of congestive heart failure for relieving the symptoms of congestion.

Benign prostatic hyperplasia
This medicine is used the in the treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia for relaxing the smooth muscles.

Concerns

Frequently asked questions

Onset of action
The amount of time required for this medicine to show its effect is approximately 2 hours.

Duration of Effect
The amount of time for which this medicine remains active in the body is up to 10 to 24 hours.

Safe with Alchohol?
It is recommended that you do not consume alcohol while taking this medicine due to the increased risk of drowsiness, dizziness, very low blood pressure, and fainting. It is advised that you do not perform any activities that require high mental alertness like driving a vehicle or operating machinery if you consume alcohol while taking this medicine. Report any incidence of breathing difficulty or dizziness to the doctor immediately.

Is it habit forming?
No habit forming tendency has been reported.

Usage in pregnancy?
This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless absolutely necessary. The risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before taking this medicine.

Usage while breast-feeding?
This medicine is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women unless absolutely necessary. Discuss all the risks and benefits with your doctor before taking this medicine. Your doctor may prescribe an alternative medicine based on your clinical condition.

When not to use?

Hypersensitivity
This medicine is not recommended for use in patients with a known allergy to Minipress tablet 2 mg 20?s or any other quinazolines.

Warnings

Warnings for special population

Pregnancy
This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless absolutely necessary. The risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before taking this medicine.

Breast-feeding
This medicine is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women unless absolutely necessary. Discuss all the risks and benefits with your doctor before taking this medicine. Your doctor may prescribe an alternative medicine based on your clinical condition.

General Warnings

Syncope
This medicine should be used with caution due to the increased risk of temporary loss of consciousness caused by a sudden decrease in the blood pressure.

Dosage

Missed Dose
If a dose of Minipress tablet 2 mg 20?s is missed, take the dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost the time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and take the next dose. Do not double the dose to make up for the missed one.

Overdose
Seek emergency medical treatment or contact the doctor in case of an overdose.

Interactions
Interaction with Medicines

Aspirin moderate

Chlorpromazine moderate

Phenobarbital moderate

Diazepam moderate

Disease interactions

severe
This medicine should be used with caution in patients with a known history of hypotension due to an increased risk of side effects such as dizziness, lightheadedness, headache, increased or decreased heart rate, and fainting. It is advised that you do not perform any activities that require high mental alertness like driving a vehicle or operating machinery while taking this medicine. Report any incidence of breathing difficulty or dizziness to the doctor immediately.

moderate
This medicine should be used with caution in patients with a known history of liver disease or active liver disease. Close monitoring of liver functions may be necessary for such patients while taking this medicine. Appropriate dose adjustment or replacement with a suitable alternative may be required based on the clinical condition of the patient.

General Instructions

Use This medicine only for the conditions specified by the doctor. Report to the doctor all your medical conditions and current medicines before taking this medication. Report any undesired effects or lack of improvement to the doctor on priority.

Other details

Can be taken with or without food, as advised by your doctor

To be taken as instructed by doctor

Causes sleepiness

References

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