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Hytrin is a prescription drug, available for use as Tablet. It is typically used for the treatment of High BP. Hytrin also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
The right dosage of Hytrin depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
The side effects typically associated with Hytrin include Nasal congestion, Sinus inflammation. While these are the most often observed Hytrin side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Such side effects of Hytrin normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
In addition, Hytrin's effect is Severe during pregnancy and Severe for lactating mothers. It is important to know if Hytrin has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Hytrin related warnings section.
Hytrin can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Hytrin in conditions like Low Blood Pressure (Hypotension). Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Hytrin contraindications section.
Drug interactions for Hytrin have been reported in the medical literature. See below for a complete list.
In addition to the above precautions for Hytrin, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.
Hytrin is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
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Is the use of Hytrin safe for pregnant women?
Hytrin has many dangerous side effects in pregnant women. If you are pregnant, do not consume Hytrin without medical advice.
Is the use of Hytrin safe during breastfeeding?
Hytrin may cause serious side effects in breastfeeding women, so do not take this drug without doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Hytrin on the Kidneys?
Using Hytrin does not have any harmful effects on kidneys.
What is the effect of Hytrin on the Liver?
Hytrin has very mild side effects on the liver.
What is the effect of Hytrin on the Heart?
Hytrin may have mild side effects on the heart. Most people will never see any effect on the heart.
Hytrin should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Hytrin unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Hytrin habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Hytrin is addictive.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Hytrin you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.
Is it safe?
Hytrin should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Hytrin cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and Hytrin
Taking Hytrin with food does not harm your health.
Interaction between Alcohol and Hytrin
Taking Hytrin with alcohol can have severely harmful effects on your health.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Hytrin (terazosin hydrochloride)
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 142
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 1180-1182