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Renopress 5 mg Tablet XL

Manufactured byLa Renon Healthcare
ContainsPrazosin
₹106
10 TABLET ( 10 / STRIP )

Description

Renopress 5 mg Tablet XL is used to treat hypertension (high blood pressure). It is also used for the treatment of heart failure, Raynaud’s Disease (cold fingers associated with pain), and benign prostatic hyperplasia (enlargement of the prostate gland) in men. It relaxes your blood vessels so that the blood can circulate easily throughout your body. Some common side effects of Renopress 5 mg Tablet XL are headache, drowsiness, weakness, constipation, dry mouth etc. This medicine may also cause a drop in your blood pressure, in the initial stages. Contact your doctor if the side effects become severe or persist for too long. Renopress 5 mg Tablet XL can be taken with or without food. The dose and duration will be prescribed by your doctor. It is recommended not to discontinue the use of this medicine even if you feel your blood pressure is under control. Abrupt discontinuation may increase your blood pressure which can lead to complications like heart attack and stroke (brain damage due to interrupted blood flow). Renopress 5 mg Tablet XL is not recommended for use in children less than 12 years of age. Inform your doctor about all other medications that you are taking currently or if you have any medical condition like heart, kidney or liver disease. Pregnant and nursing mothers should consult their doctor before taking this medicine.
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Substitutes

List of substitutes for Renopress 5 mg Tablet XL

Minipress XL 5 mg Tablet XL
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Prazopress XL 5 mg Tablet XL
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Side effects

Major & minor side effects for Renopress 5 mg Tablet XL

Fainting

Headache

Drowsiness

Weakness

Lack of energy

Stomach pain

Chest pain

Tingling and numbness of skin

Slow heart beat

Hair loss

Low blood pressure

Frequent urination

Dry mouth

Nausea

Uses of Renopress 5 mg Tablet XL

What is it prescribed for?

Hypertension

Hypertension is an increase in blood pressure. It occurs due to the narrowing of the blood vessels. Renopress 5 mg Tablet XL relaxes and widens your blood vessels, making it easier for your heart to circulate blood throughout your body. Thus, it helps in controlling blood pressure.

Congestive Heart Failure

Congestive Heart Failure is a condition in which your heart does not pump blood efficiently. Its symptoms are shortness of breath, fatigue, rapid or irregular heartbeat, etc.Renopress 5 mg Tablet XL is used to relieve symptoms of heart failure. It relaxes the heart muscles, thus allows your heart to pump blood more easily.

Benign prostatic hyperplasia

Benign prostatic hyperplasia is a condition seen in older-aged men. The prostate gland (the gland present below the urinary bladder) gets enlarged and leads to certain problems like frequent urination, difficulty in urinating, etc. Renopress 5 mg Tablet XL relaxes the muscles around the bladder (the organ in which urine is stored) and prostate gland, allowing urine to flow more easily.

Raynaud’s disease

Raynaud’s disease is when blood vessels in your fingers and toes respond to cold or stress in a hyperactive manner. It leads to cold and painful fingers and toes. Renopress 5 mg Tablet XL relaxes blood vessels in your hands, thus allows blood to flow more easily to your fingers abnormally. This aids in the prevention of colds and stiffness.
Concerns

Commonly asked questions

  • How long does it take for this medicine to take effect?

    After taking Renopress 5 mg Tablet XL, your blood pressure usually goes down within 2-3 hours.

  • How long do the effects of this medicine last?

    The amount of time for which Renopress 5 mg Tablet XL remains active in your body is 18 hours.

  • Is it safe to consume alcohol while taking this medicine?

    Consumption of alcohol is not recommended during treatment with Renopress 5 mg Tablet XL. Alcohol may increase the risk of side effects such as difficulty concentrating and dizziness.

  • Is this a habit forming medicine?

    No habit forming tendency has been reported Renopress 5 mg Tablet XL.

  • Can this medicine be taken during pregnancy?

    Renopress 5 mg Tablet XL is not recommended for use in pregnancy unless absolutely necessary. Discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor before taking this medicine.

  • Can this medicine be taken while breast-feeding?

    Renopress 5 mg Tablet XL can be excreted in breastmilk in small amounts. If you are a nursing mother, consult your doctor before using this medication.

Allergy

Avoid taking Renopress 5 mg Tablet XL if you are allergic to it. Seek an immediate medical attention if you notice any severe allergic reaction like redness, swelling, breathing difficulties, etc.

Use in children below 12 years of age

Renopress 5 mg Tablet XL is not recommended for use in children below 12 years of age as the safety and efficacy of its use is unknown.

Warnings for special population

Pregnancy

Renopress 5 mg Tablet XL is not recommended for use in pregnancy unless absolutely necessary. Discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor before taking this medicine.

Breast-feeding

Renopress 5 mg Tablet XL can be excreted in breastmilk in small amounts. If you are a nursing mother, consult your doctor before using this medication.

General warnings

Driving or operating machinery

Due to a decrease in blood pressure, Renopress 5 mg Tablet XL may cause dizziness or weakness and affect your driving ability. Hence, avoid performing any activities that require high mental alertness such as driving or operating a machine unless you know how this medicine affects you.

Eye surgery

If you are undergoing eye surgery, such as a cataract (cloudiness of the lens), Renopress 5 mg Tablet XL may cause complications. Inform your eye specialist before the operation that you are using or have previously used Renopress 5 mg Tablet XL.

Other medicines

Inform your doctor about all your current medications, because some medicines can affect the way Renopress 5 mg Tablet XL works.

Missed Dose

If you missed a dose of Renopress 5 mg Tablet XL at a given time, then take it as soon as you remember. If it is almost the time for your next dose, skip the missed dose. Do not double your dose to make up for the missed dose.

Overdose

If you suspect that you might have taken an overdose of Renopress 5 mg Tablet XL, go to the emergency department of your local hospital.
All drugs interact differently for person to person. You should check all the possible interactions with your doctor before starting any medicine.

Interaction with Alcohol

Description

N/A

Instructions

Consumption of alcohol is not recommended during treatment with Renopress 5 mg Tablet XL. Alcohol may increase the risk of side effects such as difficulty concentrating and dizziness.

Interaction with Medicine

Aspirin

Chlorpromazine

Phenobarbital

Diazepam

Alprazolam

Disease interactions

Hypotension

Hypotension refers to a decrease in blood pressure. Renopress 5 mg Tablet XL may cause hypotension. Its symptoms are dizziness, lightheadedness, and slow heart rate. Hypotension can be seen during the initiation of therapy and often occur within 90 minutes after the first dose. However, it can also occur when you increase the dose of this medicine. During therapy with this medication, you should check your blood pressure regularly. Depending on your clinical condition, the doctor may make appropriate dose changes.

Liver Disease

Renopress 5 mg Tablet XL is metabolised in your liver, impaired liver function may lead to accumulation of its byproducts and toxicity in your body. Use this medicine with caution if you have liver disease.

Kidney Disease

Renopress 5 mg Tablet XL should be used with caution if you have a history of kidney disease. This medicine is excreted through your urine and may accumulate in your body if there is kidney impairment.

Food interactions

Information not available.

Lab interactions

Information not available.
This is not an exhaustive list of possible drug interactions. You should consult your doctor about all the possible interactions of the drugs you’re taking.
Take Renopress 5 mg Tablet XL as advised by your doctor. Do not take it in a higher dosage than the dose prescribed by your doctor as it can lead to complications. You should not stop taking this medicine abruptly as it can cause withdrawal symptoms. Therefore, it is important to complete the treatment course. If you experience any side effects, consult your doctor immediately. Renopress 5 mg Tablet XL may cause dizziness in the first few days, so get up carefully if you've been sitting or lying down. If you are scheduled for cataract surgery, inform your doctor that you are taking Renopress 5 mg Tablet XL.

Miscelleneous

Can be taken with or without food, as advised by your doctor

To be taken as instructed by doctor

May cause sleepiness

How it works

Renopress 5 mg Tablet XL works by relaxing the blood vessels so that blood can flow more easily. It also relaxes the muscles in the prostate gland (the gland that produces sperm carrying fluid and is present below the urinary bladder) and improves urine flow.

Legal Status

Approved

Unknown

Unknown

Unknown

Classification

Category

Antiadrenergic agents, peripherally acting

Schedule

Schedule H

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Information on this page was last updated on 24 Aug 2021

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₹106 
10 TABLET ( 10 / STRIP )