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Indication & Dosage |
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| Oral |
| HYPERTENSION |
| Adult:
Initially, 1 mg at bedtime, gradually increased at 7-day intervals according to patient's response. Maintenance: 2-10 mg once daily. Max: 20 mg/day in 1 or 2 divided doses. |
| Max Dosage: 20 mg daily in a single or 2 divided doses. |
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| Oral |
| BENIGN PROSTATIC HYPERPLASIA |
| Adult:
Oral
HYPERTENSION
Adult: Initially, 1 mg at bedtime, gradually increased at 7-day intervals according to patient's response. Maintenance: 2-10 mg once daily. Max: 20 mg/day in 1 or 2 divided doses.
Max Dosage: 20 mg daily in a single or 2 divided doses.
BENIGN PROSTATIC HYPERPLASIA
Adult: 1 mg at bedtime gradually increased at 7-day intervals according to patient's response. Maintenance: 5-10 mg once daily. |
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| Administration |
May be taken with or without food. |
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| Precautions |
Elderly. Syncope and orthostatic associated with first dose phenomenon. Pregnancy and lactation. |
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| Adverse Drug Reactions |
Orthostatic hypotension, syncope, dizziness, fatigue, somnolence, peripheral oedema, headache, nasal congestion, nausea, blurred vision, postural hypotension, palpitations, priapism. |
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| Interactions |
Decreased antihypertensive effect with NSAIDs. Orthostatic hypotension potentiated by other antihypertensive agents. |
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