Minipress
Designed to support vascular tone management to manage high blood pressure and alleviate autonomic stress symptoms.
- Category
- Prostate Health
- Active ingredient
- Prazosin
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Tablet
- Strengths
- 1mg · 2mg · 2.5mg · 5mg
You will receive a quality generic equivalent of Minipress, depending on stock.
Prescription and consultation requirements for Minipress vary by destination and are determined by the fulfilment partner.
Minipress details
- Condition
- Hypertension
- Alternative names
- prazosin
- Therapeutic class
- Alpha-1 Adrenergic Receptor Antagonist
- Pharmacological class
- Alpha-Blocker
- Contraindications
- severe hypersensitivity to prazosin
- Minor side effects
- dizziness; headache; somnolence
- Moderate side effects
- orthostatic hypotension; fatigue; nasal congestion
- Dosage forms
- Tablet
- Administration route
- Oral use
- Supply category
- Prescription-only medicine (POM)
- Originator
- Pfizer
- Onset Time
- 1–2 hours
- Duration
- 6–12 hours
- Storage instructions
- Store below 25°C.
- Drug interactions
- Sildenafil; Antihypertensives; Alcohol
- Age restrictions
- Approved for adults.
Known off-label uses
benign prostatic hyperplasia; post-traumatic stress disorder-associated nightmares
Serious side effects
severe postural syncope, requires immediate medical attention; priapism, requires immediate medical attention
Patient summary
designed to support vascular tone management to manage high blood pressure and alleviate autonomic stress symptoms.
Mechanism of action
Selectively blocks post-synaptic alpha-1 receptors, relaxing systemic arteries and decreasing urethral smooth muscle resistance.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
TGA Category C: Use if potential benefits exceed risks. Breastfeeding: Consult a doctor.
What you will receive
Minipress is the originator brand name, made by Pfizer. We use it to identify the medicine and are not affiliated with Pfizer.
- The fulfilment partner confirms whether the exact brand or an equivalent containing Prazosin 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.