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In patients with hypertension: Prazosin is indicated in the treatment of hypertension of varied aetiology and all grades of severity. It can be used as the initial and sole agent or it may be employed in a general treatment programme in conjunction with other antihypertensive agents. Renal blood flow and glomerular filtration rate are not impaired by long term oral administration. Prazosin can be used with safety in hypertensive patients with impaired renal function. In patients with congestive heart failure: Prazosin is indicated in the treatment of severe refractory congestive heart failure. Prazosin may be added to the therapeutic regimen in those patients who have become refractory to conventional therapy with cardiac glycosides and diuretics. In patients with Raynaud's Phenomenon and Raynaud's Disease: Prazosin is indicated in the treatment of Raynaud's phenomenon and Raynaud's disease. Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia: Prazosin is indicated as an adjunct in the symptomatic treatment of urinary obstruction caused by benign prostatic hyperplasia in patients awaiting prostatic surgery.
This medicine was verified as being available on the PBS (Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme) on May, 1 2025. To learn more about this subsidy, visit the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) website.
If you are over 65 years of age, there may be specific risks and recommendations for use of this medicine. Please discuss your individual circumstances with your pharmacist, doctor or health professional. For more information read our page on medication safety for older people.
You should seek advice from your doctor or pharmacist about taking this medicine. They can help you balance the risks and the benefits of this medicine during pregnancy.
Reporting side effects
You can help ensure medicines are safe by reporting the side effects you experience.
In patients with hypertension: Prazosin is indicated in the treatment of hypertension of varied aetiology and all grades of severity. It can be used as the initial and sole agent or it may be employed in a general treatment programme in conjunction with other antihypertensive agents. Renal blood flow and glomerular filtration rate are not impaired by long term oral administration. Prazosin can be used with safety in hypertensive patients with impaired renal function. In patients with congestive heart failure: Prazosin is indicated in the treatment of severe refractory congestive heart failure. Prazosin may be added to the therapeutic regimen in those patients who have become refractory to conventional therapy with cardiac glycosides and diuretics. In patients with Raynaud's Phenomenon and Raynaud's Disease: Prazosin is indicated in the treatment of Raynaud's phenomenon and Raynaud's disease. Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia: Prazosin is indicated as an adjunct in the symptomatic treatment of urinary obstruction caused by benign prostatic hyperplasia in patients awaiting prostatic surgery.
This medicine was verified as being available on the PBS (Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme) on May, 1 2025. To learn more about this subsidy, visit the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) website.
If you are over 65 years of age, there may be specific risks and recommendations for use of this medicine. Please discuss your individual circumstances with your pharmacist, doctor or health professional. For more information read our page on medication safety for older people.
You should seek advice from your doctor or pharmacist about taking this medicine. They can help you balance the risks and the benefits of this medicine during pregnancy.
Reporting side effects
You can help ensure medicines are safe by reporting the side effects you experience.
In patients with hypertension: Prazosin is indicated in the treatment of hypertension of varied aetiology and all grades of severity. It can be used as the initial and sole agent or it may be employed in a general treatment programme in conjunction with other antihypertensive agents. Renal blood flow and glomerular filtration rate are not impaired by long term oral administration. Prazosin can be used with safety in hypertensive patients with impaired renal function. In patients with congestive heart failure: Prazosin is indicated in the treatment of severe refractory congestive heart failure. Prazosin may be added to the therapeutic regimen in those patients who have become refractory to conventional therapy with cardiac glycosides and diuretics. In patients with Raynaud's Phenomenon and Raynaud's Disease: Prazosin is indicated in the treatment of Raynaud's phenomenon and Raynaud's disease. Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia: Prazosin is indicated as an adjunct in the symptomatic treatment of urinary obstruction caused by benign prostatic hyperplasia in patients awaiting prostatic surgery.
This medicine was verified as being available on the PBS (Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme) on May, 1 2025. To learn more about this subsidy, visit the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) website.
If you are over 65 years of age, there may be specific risks and recommendations for use of this medicine. Please discuss your individual circumstances with your pharmacist, doctor or health professional. For more information read our page on medication safety for older people.
You should seek advice from your doctor or pharmacist about taking this medicine. They can help you balance the risks and the benefits of this medicine during pregnancy.
Reporting side effects
You can help ensure medicines are safe by reporting the side effects you experience.
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