Hytrin
Formulated to alleviate symptoms of enlarged prostate to support urinary flow.
- Category
- Men's Health
- Active ingredient
- Terazosin
- Supply
- Pharmacy
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Tablet
- Strengths
- 1 · 2 · 5mg
Hytrin details
- Conditions
- Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia · Hypertension
- Therapeutic class
- Alpha-1 Adrenoceptor Antagonist
- Pharmacological class
- Alpha-blocker
- Contraindications
- history of orthostatic hypotension; hypersensitivity to terazosin
- Minor side effects
- dizziness; fatigue; asthenia; nasal congestion
- Moderate side effects
- palpitations; peripheral oedema; headache; somnolence
- Dosage forms
- Tablet
- Administration route
- Oral use
- Patient summary
- Formulated to alleviate symptoms of enlarged prostate to support urinary flow.
- Supply category
- Pharmacist only, dispensed without a prescription
- Manufacturer
- AbbVie
- Onset Time
- 1–2 hours
- Duration
- 24 hours
- Storage instructions
- Store below 25°C.
- Drug interactions
- antihypertensives; phosphodiesterase-5 inhibitors
- Age restrictions
- Not applicable to children.
- Pregnancy and breastfeeding
- Pregnancy: Not applicable (men's health). Breastfeeding: Not applicable.
Precautions and warnings
caution regarding initial dose hypotension; use with care when rising from sitting or lying position; may impair ability to drive
Serious side effects
syncope, requires immediate medical attention; priapism, requires immediate medical attention
Mechanism of action
Selectively blocks alpha-1-adrenoceptors in the prostate and bladder neck, reducing smooth muscle tone to improve urine flow.
Where this medicine is registered
- Singapore
- Hong Kong
- Thailand
- Malaysia
- Philippines
- Indonesia
- Taiwan
- South Korea
- Japan
- Australia
- New Zealand
- UAE
- South Africa
About Hytrin
Hytrin, manufactured by AbbVie, is a brand of Terazosin used to manage symptoms related to Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia and Hypertension. This medication helps relax muscles in the prostate and bladder neck, and it is supplied as a tablet in strengths of 1mg, 2mg, and 5mg to suit individual requirements for ongoing care.
Buying Hytrin online
Hytrin is registered across 14 markets including Japan, the UAE and Singapore, with availability extending to regions like Hong Kong, Thailand and Malaysia. For expats and residents living far from a well-stocked pharmacy, ordering Terazosin online provides a reliable option to maintain a health regimen. Generic versions, much of which are produced in India, often offer a more affordable alternative to the original brand for daily management.