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Drug Identity
Active Ingredient
Terazosin
Drug Class
Cardiac Care
Chemical Class
Piperazine
Pharmacological Group
on the basis of mechanism of action and also cl...
What is Hytrin?
hypertension (high blood pressure)
used to treat hypertension (high blood pressure) in men and women
How It Works
Chemical Class
Piperazine
Pharmacological Group
on the basis of mechanism of action and also classified in Antihypertensive Agents pharmacological group
It belongs to Piperazine. It belongs to Alpha-1 adrenergic antagonist pharmacological group on the basis of mechanism of action and also classified in Antihypertensive Agents pharmacological group. The Molecular Weight of Terazosin is 387.43.
How to Take It
1
Adult · PO
1 mg — 24 hourly
Initial dose. To be taken at bed time.
2
Adult · PO
5 to 10 mg — 24 hourly
Maintenance
3
Adult
Scraped Dose
Take terazosin exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Do not take in larger or smaller amounts or for longer than recommended. Follow the directions on your prescription label. Take terazosin once a
4
Child
Not recommended in this age group
Safety Alerts
You should not use this medication if you are allergic to terazosin or any of the inactive ingredients in the formulation
Before taking terazosin, tell your healthcare provider about all of your medical conditions, including if you: have had low blood pressure, especially after taking other medicines
Signs of low blood pressure include fainting, dizziness, and lightheadedness have any planned eye surgery have prostate cancer, or a history of prostate cancer
Your healthcare provider may have you checked for prostate cancer before you start taking and while you take terazosin are pregnant or plan to become pregnant
It is not known if terazosin will harm your unborn baby are breastfeeding or plan to breastfeed
Important Warnings
History of syncope
Avoid rapid increase in dose
Side Effects
Angioedemaastheniaback painblurred visiondecreased libidodepressiondizzinessdrowsinessdry mouthdyspneaerectile disordersGI disturbancesheadachehypersensitivity reactionshypotension
Drug Interactions
Beta-blockers
diuretics
ACE inhibitors
calcium channel blockers
sildenafil
tadalafil
vardenafil
NSAIDs
Pregnancy & Lactation
Pregnancy
Use only when potential benefit outweighs risk.
Lactation
Caution advised
Storage
Caps Store Between 20°C-25°C. Protect from Sunlight and Moisture.
Price Intelligence
Rs 845.7
DVAGO observed price · per pack of 10 · as of 30 July 2026
Rs 84.57 per unit
No approved ceiling matched to this exact pack and strength.
Prices across sources
DVAGOper pack of 10Rs 845.7
ServaidRs 1,403.1
Should you consider an alternative?
Other options containing Terazosin, and what they are not.
Different molecules used for the same condition. A clinical decision, not a swap.
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LDURA
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Genesis
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No DRAP alerts
Kolac
Lactulose 3.35 Gm
Rs 291.28
Below approved ceilingNo DRAP alerts
Sildat
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Rs 292.6Rs 29.26/unit
Maxflow-D
0.5Mg 0.4Mg
Dutasteride
Rs 670.9Rs 134.18/unit
No DRAP alerts
Xatral Lp
10Mg
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Rs 717.1Rs 71.71/unit
Ordered by lowest price per unit where a pack size is known, then by price. Order is never affected by sponsorship. Not medical advice — confirm any change with your pharmacist or doctor.
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