Brand Name
Hytrin
Common Name
terazosin
In this drug factsheet:
DIN (Drug Identification Number)| 00818674 | HYTRIN 10MG TABLET |
| 00818658 | HYTRIN 1MG TABLET |
| 00818682 | HYTRIN 2MG TABLET |
| 00818666 | HYTRIN 5MG TABLET |
How does this medication work? What will it do for me?
Terazosin is used for the treatment of high blood pressure. It relaxes blood vessels, allowing blood to flow through them more easily. Terazosin is also used for the treatment of enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hypertrophy or BPH). For BPH, terazosin helps to relax the muscles in the prostate and bladder. This helps to improve urine flow and decrease symptoms of BPH. Terazosin does not slow or stop the progression of enlarged prostate.
Your doctor may have suggested this medication for conditions other than the
ones listed in these drug information articles. If you have not discussed this
with your doctor or are not sure why you are taking this medication, speak to
your doctor. Do not stop taking this medication without consulting your doctor.
How should I use this medication?
The recommended adult dose of terazosin for high blood pressure starts
at 1 mg at bedtime and is slowly increased until the desired blood pressure
response is achieved. The usual dose ranges from 1 mg to 5 mg daily.
The recommended adult dose of terazosin for treatment of enlarged prostate
starts at 1 mg at bedtime, with increases at weekly intervals to 2 mg,
5 mg, or 10 mg once daily to achieve the desired improvement of symptoms.
Many things can affect the dose of medication that a person needs, such as
body weight, other medical conditions, and other medications. If your doctor
has recommended a dose different from the ones given here, do not change
the way that you are taking the medication without consulting your doctor.
It is very important that this medication be taken exactly as prescribed.
If you miss a dose, take it as soon as your remember it. If it is almost time
for your next dose, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule.
Do not double up on doses.
Do not dispose of medications in wastewater (e.g. down the sink or in the toilet) or in household garbage. Ask your pharmacist how to dispose of medications that are no longer needed or have expired.
What form(s) does this medication come in?
1 mg
Each white, round tablet contains terazosin 1 mg (as terazosin HCl dihydrate). Nonmedicinal ingredients: cornstarch, lactose, magnesium stearate, povidone, starch pregelatinized and talc. Alcohol-, gluten-, paraben-, sodium-, sucrose-, sulfite- and tartrazine-free.
2 mg
Each orange round tablet contains terazosin 2 mg (as terazosin HCl dihydrate). Nonmedicinal ingredients: cornstarch, FD&C yellow No. 6, lactose, magnesium stearate, povidone, starch pregelatinized and talc. Alcohol-, gluten-, paraben-, sodium-, sucrose-, sulfite- and tartrazine-free.
5 mg
Each tan, round tablet contains terazosin 5 mg (as terazosin HCl dihydrate). Nonmedicinal ingredients: cornstarch, iron oxide, lactose, magnesium stearate, povidone, starch pregelatinized and talc. Alcohol-, gluten-, paraben-, sodium-, sucrose-, sulfite- and tartrazine-free. B
10 mg
Each blue, round tablet contains terazosin 10 mg (as terazosin HCl dihydrate). Nonmedicinal ingredients: cornstarch, FD&C Blue No. 2, lactose, magnesium stearate, povidone, starch pregelatinized and talc. Alcohol-, gluten-, paraben-, sodium-, sucrose-, sulfite- and tartrazine-free.
Some medications may have other generic brands available. Always ask your doctor or pharmacist about the safety of switching between brands of the same medication.
Who should NOT take this medication?
This medication should not to be used by anyone who is allergic to terazosin
or any of the quinazoline-type medications.
Did you find what you were looking for on our website? Please let us know.
