| Pronunciation |
 (PRA
zoe sin & pol i THYE a
zide) |
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| U.S. Brand Names |
| Minizide® |
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| Generic Available |
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No |
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| Synonyms |
| Polythiazide and Prazosin |
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| Pharmacological Index |
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Antihypertensive Agent, Combination |
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| Use |
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Management of mild to moderate hypertension |
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| Pregnancy Risk Factor |
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C |
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| Usual Dosage |
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Adults: Oral: 1 capsule 2-3 times/day |
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| Cardiovascular Considerations |
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Combination therapy for the treatment of hypertension should be individualized for each patient. Potential advantages for prazosin and polythiazide combination therapy may include improved compliance and synergistic reductions in blood pressure with an accompanied reduction in side effects. |
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| Dental Health: Local Anesthetic/Vasoconstrictor Precautions |
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No information available to require special precautions |
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| Dental Health: Effects on Dental Treatment |
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See Prazosin |
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| Patient Information |
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See individual agents. Pregnancy/breast-feeding precautions: Inform prescriber if you are or intend to get pregnant. Consult prescriber if breast-feeding. |
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| Dosage Forms |
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Capsule: 2: Prazosin 2 mg and polythiazide 0.5 mg 5: Prazosin 5 mg and polythiazide 0.5 mg |
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