{"id":23193,"date":"2022-07-22T06:40:16","date_gmt":"2022-07-22T06:40:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/?p=23193"},"modified":"2022-07-25T11:38:13","modified_gmt":"2022-07-25T11:38:13","slug":"sinalfa","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/medicines\/sinalfa\/","title":{"rendered":"Sinalfa &#8211; Terazosin uses, dose and side effects"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>1 mg, 2 mg, 5 mg, 10 mg&nbsp;tablet<br>Terazosin<a><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Sinalfa is and what it is used for<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Sinalfa belongs to a group of medicines called alpha-receptor blockers that are used to treat diseases such as high&nbsp;blood pressure&nbsp;and certain prostate diseases.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sinalfa reduces\u00a0blood pressure\u00a0by dilating the small peripheral blood vessels (located far from the heart).\u00a0This reduces the resistance to heart work.\u00a0Sinalfa does not act directly on the vessel wall but via the nerves that affect the\u00a0vessel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With the benign enlargement of the\u00a0prostate, Sinalfa relaxes the muscles in the\u00a0gland\u00a0(\u00a0prostate\u00a0) that encloses the innermost part of the man&#8217;s urethra.\u00a0This means that it becomes easier to urinate and that the discomfort is reduced.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sinalfa relieves the problems of benign\u00a0prostate enlargement.\u00a0It can also be used for high\u00a0blood pressure\u00a0and is often combined with other blood pressure lowering agents.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Terazosin contained in Sinalfa may also be approved for the treatment of other conditions not mentioned in this leaflet.\u00a0Ask your doctor, pharmacist, or another healthcare professional if you have any further questions, and always follow their instructions.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What you need to know before you take Sinalfa<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Do not take Sinalfa<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>if you are allergic to terazosin or any of the other ingredients of this medicine (listed in section 6).<\/li><li>if you are allergic to other alpha-receptor blockers (drugs used to treat diseases such as high\u00a0blood pressure\u00a0and to treat prostate diseases)<\/li><li>if you have previously had a drop in blood pressure when you got up and urinated.<\/li><li>Sinalfa is not recommended for children.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Warnings and cautions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before taking Sinalfa.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>if you have impaired liver function<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>When you take Sinalfa for the first time, when you increase the dose once\u00a0or\u00a0after a break, and resume treatment after a period without the medicine, you may have a drop in blood pressure when you quickly sit down or stand up.\u00a0This can cause dizziness and the risk of fainting.\u00a0The risk of low\u00a0blood pressure\u00a0is higher with the concomitant use of certain other medicines.\u00a0See section \u201cOther medicines and Sinalfa\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are going to undergo eye surgery due to cataracts (turbidity of the eye&#8217;s lens, you should inform your eye specialist before the operation that you are using or have used Sinalfa.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is because the use of Sinalfa can cause complications during the surgery which can be managed if your specialist is informed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Other medicines and Sinalfa<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you have recently taken, or might take any other medicines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You must tell your doctor if you are taking Sinalfa with:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>other medicines for high\u00a0blood pressure\u00a0such as so-called beta-\u00a0blockers,\u00a0ACE inhibitors,\u00a0diuretics, calcium channel blockers, or\u00a0clonidine.\u00a0The antihypertensive effect may be enhanced by concomitant treatment and may cause symptoms such as dizziness or fainting, especially at the beginning of treatment.<\/li><li>certain drugs for\u00a0impotence\u00a0e.g.\u00a0sildenafil, tadalafil, vardenafil.\u00a0The antihypertensive effect can be enhanced with concomitant treatment and cause symptoms such as dizziness or fainting.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pregnancy and breastfeeding<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, think you may be pregnant, or are planning to have a baby, ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking this medicine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Pregnancy:<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Experience with use during pregnancy is limited.&nbsp;Sinalfa should therefore be used during pregnancy only after special consideration in consultation with a doctor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Breast-feeding:<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It is unknown if Sinalfa passes into breast milk.<a><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Driving and using machines<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Sinalfa has a significant effect on the ability to drive and use machines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The reactivity may be impaired in some patients treated with Sinalfa at the beginning of treatment, but also when changing&nbsp;dose&nbsp;one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You are responsible for assessing whether you are fit to drive a motor vehicle or perform work that requires increased attention.\u00a0One of the factors that can affect your ability in these respects is the use of drugs due to their effects and\/or\u00a0side effects.\u00a0Descriptions of these effects and\u00a0side effects\u00a0can be found in other sections.\u00a0Read all the information in this leaflet for guidance.\u00a0If you are not sure, talk to your doctor or pharmacist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Sinalfa contains lactose<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have been told by your doctor that you have an intolerance to some sugars, contact your doctor before taking this medicine.<br><a><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to take Sinalfa<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Always take this medicine exactly as your doctor has told you.&nbsp;Consult a doctor if you are unsure.&nbsp;Dose&nbsp;one is determined by the doctor, who adjusts it individually for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>The usual<\/em>\u00a0dose\u00a0for benign prostatic hyperplasia:\u00a0Sinalfa is taken once a day.\u00a0You start with 1 tablet of 1 mg at bedtime during the first week, then 1 tablet of 2 mg at bedtime during the second week.\u00a0For practical reasons, the first 14 tablets (7 to 1 mg and 7 to 2 mg) are available in one package.\u00a0Be aware that during the first week you are taking the weaker tablets (1 mg).\u00a0During the third week, increase the\u00a0dose\u00a0by one to 1 tablet of 5 mg at bedtime.\u00a0From the fourth week, take a\u00a0dose\u00a0of 5-10 mg at bedtime according to your doctor&#8217;s\u00a0prescription.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>The usual<\/em>\u00a0dose\u00a0for high blood pressure:\u00a0Sinalfa is dosed once a day.\u00a0You start with 1 tablet of 1 mg at bedtime for 4 days, then take 1 tablet of 1 mg in the morning for 3 days.\u00a0In the second week, you take 1 tablet of 2 mg in the morning.\u00a0If you do not get a sufficient reduction in your\u00a0blood pressure, increase the\u00a0dose\u00a0from one to 1 tablet of 5 mg during the third week.\u00a0A further dose increase may be necessary.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Do not stop treatment with Sinalfa, and do not change the&nbsp;dosage&nbsp;on your own without first consulting your doctor.<a><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">If you take more Sinalfa than you should<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have ingested too much medicine or if e.g.\u00a0If a child has ingested the medicine by mistake, contact a doctor or hospital for risk assessment and advice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">If you forget to take Sinalfa<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Do not take a double&nbsp;dose&nbsp;to make up for a forgotten tablet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have any further questions on the use of this product, ask your doctor, pharmacist, or nurse.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Possible side effects<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Like all medicines, this medicine can cause\u00a0side effects, although not everybody gets them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Stop taking Sinalfa and contact a doctor immediately if you experience any of the following symptoms:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>shortness of breath, shortness of breath.<\/li><li>swelling of the face, tongue, or throat;\u00a0difficulty swallowing;\u00a0hives,\u00a0and difficulty breathing.\u00a0This may be a symptom of\u00a0angioedema\u00a0reported in an unknown number of Sinalfa users.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The most common side effect (in about 10-15 patients in 100) is dizziness at the beginning of treatment and when the dose is increased.&nbsp;Most often, dizziness occurs when getting up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Common (may affect up to 1 in 10 people):<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Drowsiness<\/li><li>Impotence<\/li><li>Dimsyn<\/li><li>Drop in blood pressure when getting up<\/li><li>Palpitation<\/li><li>Swelling<\/li><li>Nasal congestion<\/li><li>Nausea<\/li><li>Impotence<\/li><li>Headache<\/li><li>Dizziness<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Uncommon (may affect up to 1 in 100 people):<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Fainting.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Rare (may affect up to 1 in 1,000 people):<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Reduction in the number of&nbsp;platelets&nbsp;(&nbsp;platelets&nbsp;) in the blood<\/li><li>Heart fibrillation<\/li><li>Urinary incontinence<\/li><li>Painful and prolonged&nbsp;erection&nbsp;of the penis.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Has been reported (occurs in an unknown number of users)<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Skin hypersensitivity reactions<\/li><li>Depression<\/li><li>Dizziness<\/li><li>Impaired vision<\/li><li>Palpitations (heart beating too fast)<\/li><li>Itching, rash, and\u00a0redness\u00a0of the skin<\/li><li>Urinary tract infection<\/li><li>Decreased sexual desire<\/li><li>Swelling due to accumulation of fluid<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to store Sinalfa<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Keep this medicine out of the sight and reach of children.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Do not use this medicine after the expiry date which is stated on the carton after EXP.&nbsp;The expiration date is the last day of the specified month.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Medicines should not be disposed of via wastewater or household waste.&nbsp;Ask your pharmacist how to dispose of medicines no longer required.&nbsp;These measures will help to protect the environment.<a><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Contents of the pack and other information<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Sinalfa contains<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The active substance is terazosin hydrochloride equivalent to terazosin 1 mg, 2 mg, 5 mg, or 10 mg per tablet<\/li><li>The other ingredients are\u00a0lactose, maize starch, pregelatinized\u00a0starch, talc, magnesium stearate, quinoline yellow E104 (tab. 2 mg), iron oxide E172 (tab. 5 mg), indigo carmine E132 (tab. 10 mg).<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What the medicine looks like and the contents of the pack<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Printing packaging.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Starter pack: 1 mg x 7 + 2 mg x 7<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>2 mg x 28 and 2 mg x 98 pcs<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>5 mg x 28 and 5 mg x 98 pcs<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>10 mg x 28 and 10 mg x 98 pcs<a><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Marketing Authorization Holder and Manufacturer<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Amdipharm Limited<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Temple Chambers<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>3 Burlington Road<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Dublin 4<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ireland<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Tel.&nbsp;+44 1268 82 3049<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Manufacturer:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Aesica Queenborough Limited<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Queenborough, Kent<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>ME11 5EL<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>England<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>or<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Aesica Pharmaceuticals SRL<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Via Praglia, 15<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>10044 Pianezza<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Italy<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>or<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Famar Italia SPA<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Via Zambeletti, 25 &#8211; 20021<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Baranzate, Milano,<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Italy<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Sinalfa belongs to a group of medicines called alpha-receptor blockers that are used to treat diseases such as high\u00a0blood pressure\u00a0and certain prostate 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