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A generic drug is a copy of the brand-name drug with the same dosage, safety, strength, quality, consumption method, performance, and intended use. Before generics become available on the market, the generic company must prove it has the same active ingredients as the brand-name drug and works in the same way and in the same amount of time in the body.
The only differences between generics and their brand-name counterparts is that generics are less expensive and may look slightly different (eg. different shape or color), as trademarks laws prevent a generic from looking exactly like the brand-name drug.
Generics are less expensive because generic manufacturers don't have to invest large sums of money to develop a drug. When the brand-name patent expires, generic companies can manufacture a copy of the brand-name and sell it at a substantial discount.
Minipress is prescribed to treat high blood pressure, also called hypertension.
People with high blood pressure are at an increased risk of cardiovascular events. High blood pressure means that the blood is pushing too hard against the blood vessels that carry blood throughout the body. High pressure can cause tears in blood vessels, resulting in organ damage and cardiovascular events like heart attack and stroke.
Minipress is an alpha-blocker. It works by blocking alpha-adrenergic receptors and causing blood vessels to relax. By relaxing blood vessels, Minipress lowers the body's blood pressure.
Fact Table | |
Formula |
C19H21N5O4 |
License |
US FDA |
Bioavailability |
~60% |
Legal status |
Rx-only |
Chemical Name |
Prazosin |
Elimination half-life |
2–3 hours |
Dosage (Strength) |
1mg, 5mg |
Pregnancy |
Consult Doctor |
Brands |
Minipress, Vasoflex |
Protein binding |
97% |
PubChem CID |
4893 |
MedlinePlus |
a682245 |
ChEBI |
8364 |
ATC code |
C02CA01 |
DrugBank |
DB00457 |
KEGG |
D08411 |
Routes of administration |
By mouth |
The starting dose is 1 mg by mouth two to three times per day. The dose is increased based on how well the blood pressure is controlled.
The maximum Minipress dose is 20 mg by mouth two to three times per day.
The active ingredient in Minipress is prazosin.
Your doctor might need to lower the dose of prazosin if you take other medications with which it interacts. Some common drug-drug interactions include:
If you are taking Minipress, use erectile dysfunction medications with caution. Taken together, they can cause a drop in blood pressure.
Minipress can cause a rapid drop in blood pressure during the first dose. Take the first dose while sitting own and wait at least 90 minutes before activity.
The most common side effects of Minipress are dizziness and drowsiness. However, rarely it can cause other side effects like: