RENOPRESS XL 5MG TABLET

Introduction:

Renopress XL (Extended Release) 5mg Tablet contains prazosin. It is used to treat high blood pressure. It may also be used to treat Raynaud’s disease, heart failure, and mild enlargement of the prostate gland. Raynaud’s disease is a condition that usually affects the fingers in cold or stress, leading to pain, numbness, and paleness. In heart failure, the heart is weak and cannot pump sufficient blood to the rest of the body. Enlargement of the prostate gland causes difficulty in urination.

It is not recommended for children under 12 years of age. Talk to your physician if you have liver disorders, kidney disorders, eye problems, prolonged erection of the penis, heart problems, ever fainted after passing urine, or recently have had a heart attack. Renopress XL (Extended Release) 5mg Tablet may make you feel light-headed or weak particularly when you first take it. If you feel light-headed when standing up, lie down until you feel better.

Uses of Renopress XL (Extended Release) 5mg Tablet:

• High blood pressure
• Raynaud’s disease
• Mild enlargement of the prostate gland
• Heart failure

How Renopress XL (Extended Release) 5mg Tablet works:

Renopress XL (Extended Release) 5mg Tablet relaxes the blood vessels so that blood flows through them easily and thereby lowers the blood pressure.

Interactions with other drugs:

Inform your doctor about any medications you are taking or have taken before the treatment.

More information:

• Keep Renopress XL (Extended Release) 5mg Tablet out of sight and reach of children.
• Store below 30ºC.

References:

1. Goodman & Gilman’s, The Pharmacological Basis of Therapeutics, Adrenergic agonists and antagonists, 12th edition, 2011, 305.
2. KD Tripathi, Essentials of Medical Pharmacology, Antiadrenergic drugs and drugs for glaucoma, 7th edition, 2013, 143.
3. Pfizer Limited, Electronic medicines compendium (emc), [Revised on Oct 2020] [ Accessed on 13th August 2021], https://www.medicines.org.uk/emc/files/pil.1068.pdf
4. Pfizer Labs, US Food and Drug Administration, [Revised on March 2009] [ Accessed on 13th August 2021], https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/drugsatfda_docs/label/2009/017442s033lbl.pdf

How to use Renopress XL (Extended Release) 5mg Tablet:

Take Renopress XL (Extended Release) 5mg Tablet in a dose and duration prescribed by your doctor. Swallow the tablets whole with water. Do not crush or chew the tablets.

Safety advice:

Pregnancy:

You need to tell your doctor if you are pregnant or planning to get pregnant before taking Renopress XL (Extended Release) 5mg Tablet.

Breastfeeding:

You need to inform your doctor if you are breastfeeding before taking Renopress XL (Extended Release) 5mg Tablet. 

Liver:

You need to tell your doctor if you have any liver disorders before taking Renopress XL (Extended Release) 5mg Tablet as this medicine should be used with caution in liver disease patients. 

Kidney:

You need to tell your doctor if you have any kidney disorders before taking Renopress XL (Extended Release) 5mg Tablet as this medicine should be used with caution in kidney disease patients.

Driving: 

Renopress XL (Extended Release) 5mg Tablet may cause dizziness or blurred vision. Avoid driving if you are unwell.

Others:

• Consult your physician if you have eye problems, heart problems, prolonged erection of the penis, ever fainted after passing urine, or recently have had a heart attack before taking Renopress XL (Extended Release) 5mg Tablet.

Side effects are unwanted symptoms caused by medicines. Even though all medicines cause side effects, not everyone gets them.

Serious:

• Severe allergic reactions (swelling of lips, face, eyelids, wheeziness, difficulty in breathing, rash)

Common:

• Swelling of ankles, legs, or feet
• Feeling faint or dizzy, particularly on standing up
• Headache, drowsiness
• Palpitations
• Lack of energy, weakness, nervousness
• Constipation or diarrhea
• Dry mouth, blurred vision, or nasal stiffness
• Increase in frequency of urine