Minipress

Minipress: Effective Treatment for High Blood Pressure and Prostate Issues

Minipress contains the active ingredient prazosin, which is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) and benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) in men. It also helps manage Raynaud’s disease, a condition where fingers become white and painful when cold, and certain types of heart failure.

How It Works:

Minipress belongs to a family of medicines called alpha blockers. These medications work by relaxing muscles in the walls of blood vessels, reducing resistance to blood flow. This helps lower blood pressure and improve urine flow by relaxing muscles in the prostate gland.

Important Information:

• Usage: Start with 1 mg capsules. The 2 and 5 mg capsules are not recommended for initial therapy.
• Side Effects: Be aware of potential side effects such as dizziness, fainting, shortness of breath, blurred vision, rash, itching, stomach pain, persistent painful erection, tingling or numbness in hands or feet, and swelling of hands, feet, or ankles. If you experience any of these symptoms, consult your doctor or pharmacist.
• Allergies: Do not take Minipress if you have ever had an allergic reaction to it or any of its ingredients, including maize starch, microcrystalline cellulose, magnesium stearate, sodium lauryl sulfate, calcium hydrogen phosphate, and sunset yellow FCF (in 1 mg tablets only).

Product Details:

• Appearance: 1 mg tablets are orange, capsule-shaped with “MNP 1” marked on one side and scored on the other. 2 mg tablets are white, round with “MNP 2” marked on the scored side. 5 mg tablets are white, diamond-shaped with “MNP 5” marked on one side and scored on both sides.
• Distribution: Minipress is distributed by Pfizer Australia Pty Ltd. For more information, contact their toll-free number: 1800 675 229.

If you have any concerns or questions about using Minipress, it is best to speak with your doctor or pharmacist for further guidance.