Minipress (Prazosin)

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Description

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

Directions

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.

Ingredients

The active ingredient in Minipress is prazosin.

Interactions

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:

  • ACE inhibitors
  • Angotensin receptor blockers
  • Loop diuretics
  • Phosphodiesterase inhibitors
  • Thiazide diuretics

Cautions

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.

Side Effects

The most common side effects of Minipress are dizziness and drowsiness. However, rarely it can cause other side effects like:

  • Blurred vision
  • Constipation
  • Depression
  • Diarrhea
  • Dizziness
  • Drowsiness
  • Dry mouth
  • Dyspnea
  • Edema
  • Epistaxis
  • Fatigue
  • Headache
  • Nasal congestion
  • Nausea
  • Nervousness
  • Orthostatic hypotension
  • Palpitations
  • Skin rash
  • Syncope
  • Urinary frequency
  • Vertigo
  • Vomiting
  • Weakness

References

  1. Minipress [package insert].New York, NY: Pfizer; 2009.

IMPORTANT NOTE: The above information is intended to increase awareness of health information and does not suggest treatment or diagnosis. This information is not a substitute for individual medical attention and should not be construed to indicate that use of the drug is safe, appropriate, or effective for you. See your health care professional for medical advice and treatment.

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