Terazosin Hydrochloride
Enlarged Prostate, Hypertensive disease, Ureteral Calculi
Treatment
2 FDA approvals
20 Active Studies for Terazosin Hydrochloride
Treatment for
Enlarged Prostate
What is Terazosin Hydrochloride
Terazosin
The Generic name of this drug
Treatment Summary
Terazosin is a medication used to treat benign prostatic hyperplasia and high blood pressure. It works by blocking the action of adrenaline on the alpha-1 adrenergic receptors, which helps relax the muscles in the blood vessels and prostate.
Hytrin
is the brand name
Terazosin Hydrochloride 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 Terazosin Hydrochloride Affects Patients
Terazosin is a type of drug that helps block the actions of certain hormones in the body (alpha-1 adrenergic hormones) to help treat certain conditions.
How Terazosin Hydrochloride works in the body
Terazosin targets certain receptors found in the blood vessels and prostate. When those receptors are blocked, the smooth muscles in those areas relax, reducing blood pressure and improving urine flow. Terazosin has also been shown to stop cell growth and cause some prostate cells to die, a process called apoptosis. This is done by increasing the expression of certain factors like TGF-beta1, p27kip1, and caspase.
When to interrupt dosage
The proposed dosage of Terazosin Hydrochloride is contingent upon the ascertained condition, for example Ureteral Calculus, Hypertensive disease and Enlarged Prostate. The measure of dosage relies upon the technique of administration (e.g. Capsule, liquid filled or Capsule - Oral) as 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
Terazosin Hydrochloride 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 Terazosin Hydrochloride.
Common Terazosin Hydrochloride 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.
Terazosin Hydrochloride Toxicity & Overdose Risk
If someone takes too much terazosin, they may have low blood pressure. To help control their heart rate and blood pressure, they should lie down and may need extra fluids or medicine to increase their blood pressure. It is important to monitor their kidney function. Since terazosin is strongly bound to proteins, dialysis is not likely to be very effective in removing the drug from the body. The lowest toxic dose of terazosin in mice is 5500mg/kg.
Terazosin Hydrochloride Novel Uses: Which Conditions Have a Clinical Trial Featuring Terazosin Hydrochloride?
39 active clinical trials are currently being conducted to assess the potential of Terazosin Hydrochloride to treat 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
Terazosin Hydrochloride Reviews: What are patients saying about Terazosin Hydrochloride?
5
Patient Review
8/8/2016
Terazosin Hydrochloride for Enlarged Prostate with Urination Problems
5
Patient Review
4/28/2019
Terazosin Hydrochloride for Enlarged Prostate with Urination Problems
4.3
Patient Review
12/25/2020
Terazosin Hydrochloride for Enlarged Prostate with Urination Problems
4.3
Patient Review
11/10/2015
Terazosin Hydrochloride for Enlarged Prostate with Urination Problems
4
Patient Review
2/8/2020
Terazosin Hydrochloride for Enlarged Prostate with Urination Problems
4
Patient Review
1/8/2014
Terazosin Hydrochloride for Enlarged Prostate
3.7
Patient Review
6/21/2016
Terazosin Hydrochloride for Enlarged Prostate with Urination Problems
3.7
Patient Review
5/13/2014
Terazosin Hydrochloride for Enlarged Prostate
3.7
Patient Review
11/7/2013
Terazosin Hydrochloride for Enlarged Prostate
3
Patient Review
8/6/2016
Terazosin Hydrochloride for Enlarged Prostate with Urination Problems
3
Patient Review
3/20/2017
Terazosin Hydrochloride for Enlarged Prostate with Urination Problems
3
Patient Review
7/16/2014
Terazosin Hydrochloride for Enlarged Prostate
2.7
Patient Review
9/12/2016
Terazosin Hydrochloride for High Blood Pressure
2.3
Patient Review
5/6/2016
Terazosin Hydrochloride for Enlarged Prostate with Urination Problems
2
Patient Review
8/29/2018
Terazosin Hydrochloride for Enlarged Prostate with Urination Problems
1
Patient Review
3/24/2017
Terazosin Hydrochloride for Enlarged Prostate with Urination Problems
1
Patient Review
1/16/2016
Terazosin Hydrochloride for Enlarged Prostate with Urination Problems
Patient Q&A Section about terazosin hydrochloride
These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.
Why do you take terazosin at night?
"Take terazosin at night to avoid problems with dizziness or fainting. The doctor will start with a small dose and gradually increase it."
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What is terazosin hydrochloride used for?
"Terazosin relaxes blood vessels and helps to lower blood pressure. Terazosin is also used to treat benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH)."
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What is an important side effect of terazosin?
"You may feel dizzy, lightheaded, or faint if you stand up too quickly after lying down. This is more common when you first start or increase your dose of terazosin, or if you stop taking it for a few days and then start again."
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Does terazosin make you pee?
"Terazosin helps to relax the muscles in the prostate and around the bladder opening. This may help to increase the flow of urine, and/or reduce symptoms."
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