What are the uses of Olyster (5 mg) ?

Olyster (5 mg) is used in men to treat the symptoms of an enlarged prostate, which include difficulty urinating, painful urination, urinary frequency, and urgency . It is also used alone or in combination with other medications to treat high blood pressure .

Is Olyster (5 mg) a long-acting drug?

Olyster (5 mg) is a new long-acting, selective alpha-1 adrenergic antagonist . The pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic profiles of Olyster (5 mg) are similar to those of prazosin, but Olyster (5 mg) has a half-life that is three to four times longer than that of prazosin .

When is the best time of day to take Olyster (5 mg) ?

Olyster (5 mg) is usually taken once a day at bedtime or twice a day, with or without food . Take it around the same time every day .

What happens when alcohol is taken with Olyster (5 mg) ?

It is advisable to avoid alcohol while taking this medication as alcohol interacts with Olyster (5 mg) and leads to severe dizziness, faintness, or lightheadedness .

Does Olyster (5 mg) affect blood sugar levels?

Olyster (5 mg) treatment for hypertension is effective, has no adverse effects on postprandial glucose and lipid metabolisms , and tends to lower cardiovascular risk in patients with recurrent metabolic diseases .

Drug Price - Olyster (5 mg) 5mg - 10 Tablet (Terazosin)

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Olyster (5 mg) (Terazosin) Drug Price and Information

Information Checked by - Dr. M. Sree Mohana Preetha, Pharm D

Further Checked by - Dr. M. Janani Priya, Pharm D

Last Updated on August 08, 2019

Terazosin (Olyster (5 mg) ) is an alpha-blocker, prescribed for high blood pressure and benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH).It works by relaxing the blood vessels.

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Olyster (5 mg) - Zydus Cadila Healthcare Ltd. (Alidac)

Olyster (5 mg) Tablet

Generic : Terazosin

₹ 263

5mg

Price Updated on August 08, 2019

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When is Olyster (5 mg) prescribed?

It is prescribed for -

⇨ High Blood Pressure

⇨ Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia

⇨ Diabetes and Hypertension

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Last Updated on August 08, 2019