Hytrin
Enlarged Prostate, Hypertensive disease, Ureteral Calculi
Treatment
2 FDA approvals
20 Active Studies for Hytrin
Treatment for
Enlarged Prostate
What is Hytrin
Terazosin
The Generic name of this drug
Treatment Summary
Terazosin is a medication used to treat high blood pressure and an enlarged prostate. It works by blocking the action of adrenaline on certain receptors in the body, which relaxes the muscles in the blood vessels and prostate.
Hytrin
is the brand name
Hytrin Overview & Background
Brand Name
Generic Name
First FDA Approval
How many FDA approvals?
Hytrin
Terazosin
1987
173
Approved as Treatment by the FDA
Terazosin, otherwise known as Hytrin, is approved by the FDA for 2 uses including Enlarged Prostate and Hypertensive disease .
Enlarged Prostate
Hypertensive disease
Helps manage High Blood Pressure (Hypertension)
Effectiveness
How Hytrin Affects Patients
Terazosin is a type of medication that blocks a certain type of hormone (alpha-1) that helps regulate blood pressure.
How Hytrin works in the body
Terazosin targets alpha-1-adrenoceptors, relaxing the smooth muscles in blood vessels and the prostate. This helps lower blood pressure and improves urinary flow. It also stimulates the caspase cascade, leading to apoptosis of prostate cells. This helps to reduce the size of the prostate and ease pressure on the urethra. Finally, it inhibits mitogenesis, preventing the growth of cancerous cells.
When to interrupt dosage
The measure of Hytrin is subject to the diagnosed condition, including Ureteral Calculus, Hypertensive disease and Enlarged Prostate. The quantity fluctuates as per the administration mode (e.g. Capsule, liquid filled or Capsule - Oral) indicated in the table below.
Condition
Dosage
Administration
Enlarged Prostate
10.0 mg, , 1.0 mg, 2.0 mg, 5.0 mg
, Oral, Capsule, Capsule - Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Kit; Tablet - Oral, Kit; Tablet, Capsule, liquid filled, Capsule, liquid filled - Oral
Hypertensive disease
10.0 mg, , 1.0 mg, 2.0 mg, 5.0 mg
, Oral, Capsule, Capsule - Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Kit; Tablet - Oral, Kit; Tablet, Capsule, liquid filled, Capsule, liquid filled - Oral
Ureteral Calculi
10.0 mg, , 1.0 mg, 2.0 mg, 5.0 mg
, Oral, Capsule, Capsule - Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Kit; Tablet - Oral, Kit; Tablet, Capsule, liquid filled, Capsule, liquid filled - Oral
Warnings
Hytrin Contraindications
Condition
Risk Level
Notes
Severe Hypersensitivity Reactions
Do Not Combine
Terazosin may interact with Pulse Frequency
There are 20 known major drug interactions with Hytrin.
Common Hytrin Drug Interactions
Drug Name
Risk Level
Description
Acepromazine
Major
Terazosin may increase the orthostatic hypotensive, hypotensive, and antihypertensive activities of Acepromazine.
Alfuzosin
Major
Terazosin may increase the hypotensive activities of Alfuzosin.
Amifostine
Major
Terazosin may increase the hypotensive activities of Amifostine.
Aripiprazole
Major
Terazosin may increase the orthostatic hypotensive, hypotensive, and antihypertensive activities of Aripiprazole.
Aripiprazole lauroxil
Major
Terazosin may increase the orthostatic hypotensive, hypotensive, and antihypertensive activities of Aripiprazole lauroxil.
Hytrin Toxicity & Overdose Risk
An overdose of terazosin may lead to low blood pressure; this can be treated by having the patient lay down, or through the use of fluids or drugs to increase blood pressure. It is important to monitor kidney function, as terazosin is highly protein-bound and dialysis will not help remove the drug from the body. The lowest toxic dose of terazosin in mice has been found to be 5500mg/kg.
Hytrin Novel Uses: Which Conditions Have a Clinical Trial Featuring Hytrin?
39 active studies are currently being conducted to assess the effectiveness of Hytrin for the treatment of Enlarged Prostate, Ureteral Calculus and Hypertensive Disease.
Condition
Clinical Trials
Trial Phases
Hypertensive disease
27 Actively Recruiting
Not Applicable, Phase 1, Phase 2, Phase 3
Enlarged Prostate
16 Actively Recruiting
Not Applicable, Phase 2
Ureteral Calculi
0 Actively Recruiting
Hytrin Reviews: What are patients saying about Hytrin?
5
Patient Review
11/30/2010
Hytrin for Enlarged Prostate
5
Patient Review
2/27/2014
Hytrin for Enlarged Prostate
5
Patient Review
10/27/2013
Hytrin for Enlarged Prostate
5
Patient Review
3/5/2013
Hytrin for Enlarged Prostate
4.7
Patient Review
11/18/2011
Hytrin for Enlarged Prostate
4.3
Patient Review
4/25/2011
Hytrin for Enlarged Prostate
4.3
Patient Review
10/22/2010
Hytrin for High Blood Pressure
4.3
Patient Review
5/20/2013
Hytrin for Enlarged Prostate
4
Patient Review
5/15/2012
Hytrin for Enlarged Prostate
3.7
Patient Review
3/4/2012
Hytrin for High Blood Pressure
3.3
Patient Review
11/28/2013
Hytrin for Enlarged Prostate
3
Patient Review
10/12/2010
Hytrin for Enlarged Prostate
3
Patient Review
9/28/2010
Hytrin for Enlarged Prostate
2.3
Patient Review
1/11/2014
Hytrin for High Blood Pressure
1.7
Patient Review
7/16/2011
Hytrin for Enlarged Prostate
1.7
Patient Review
6/1/2013
Hytrin for High Blood Pressure
1
Patient Review
3/21/2011
Hytrin for High Blood Pressure
Patient Q&A Section about hytrin
These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.
Can terazosin give you an erection?
"If you experience a painful erection that lasts for hours, go to the nearest emergency room. Priapism is a condition that, if left untreated, can lead to impotence."
Answered by AI
Is Hytrin the same as Flomax?
"Hytrin (Terazosin) and Flomax (tamsulosin) are equally effective as similar medications, but with fewer and less severe side effects. They help make urinating easier, and are available in generic form. Hytrin is also available in a combination form with another medication to treat severe symptoms of enlarged prostate."
Answered by AI
What is Hytrin used for?
"This medication is used to lower blood pressure. By relaxing blood vessels, it allows blood to flow more easily and prevents strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems."
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