Hytrin
Utilised to manage urinary restriction and high blood pressure to alleviate mechanical bladder stress and support circulation.
- Categories
- Prostate Health · Heart & Blood Pressure
- Active ingredient
- Terazosin
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Tablet
- Strengths
- 1mg · 2mg · 5mg
You will receive a quality generic equivalent of Hytrin, depending on stock.
Prescription and consultation requirements for Hytrin vary by destination and are determined by the fulfilment partner.
Hytrin details
- Conditions
- Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia · Hypertension
- Alternative names
- terazosin
- Therapeutic class
- Alpha-1 Adrenergic Receptor Antagonist
- Pharmacological class
- Alpha-Blocker
- Known off-label uses
- ureteral stone passage
- Contraindications
- history of syncope; hypersensitivity to terazosin
- Minor side effects
- dizziness; headache; nasal congestion
- Moderate side effects
- orthostatic hypotension; peripheral oedema; fatigue
- Dosage forms
- Tablet
- Administration route
- Oral use
- Supply category
- Prescription-only medicine (POM)
- Originator
- Abbott
- Onset Time
- 1–2 hours
- Duration
- 24 hours
- Storage instructions
- Store below 25°C.
- Drug interactions
- Sildenafil; Antihypertensives; Alcohol
- Age restrictions
- Approved for adults.
Serious side effects
severe postural syncope, requires immediate medical attention; priapism, requires immediate medical attention
Patient summary
utilised to manage urinary restriction and high blood pressure to alleviate mechanical bladder stress and support circulation.
Mechanism of action
Blocks peripheral post-synaptic alpha-1 receptors, relaxing prostatic smooth muscle and dilating systemic arterial walls.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
TGA Category C: Use if potential benefits justify risks. Breastfeeding: Consult a doctor.
What you will receive
Hytrin is the originator brand name, made by Abbott. We use it to identify the medicine and are not affiliated with Abbott.
- The fulfilment partner confirms whether the exact brand or an equivalent containing Terazosin is offered.
- The offered brand, manufacturer and dispatch location depend on the product, destination and partner warehouse.
- Check the final product details at checkout before confirming an order.