Vicard T 2mg Tablet
Prescription RequiredPrimarily used for
Potentiallyunsafewith
Alcohol
Pregnancy
₹135.3
₹13.53/Tablet
10 tablets in 1 strip
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Medicine Overview of Vicard T Tablet
Uses of Vicard T Tablet
Vicard T 2mg Tablet is used in the treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia and hypertension.
Side effects of Vicard T Tablet
Common
Dizziness, Fainting, Sleepiness, Weakness, Nausea, Vomiting, Headache, Nasal congestion, Dry mouth, Edema, Constipation, Blurred vision, Breathlessness.
How to use Vicard T Tablet
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. It can be taken with or without food, but it is better to take Vicard T 2mg Tablet at a fixed time.
How Vicard T Tablet works
Vicard t 2mg tablet works by relaxing muscle around the bladder exit and prostate gland so urine is passed more easily.
Vicard t 2mg tablet also lowers blood pressure by relaxing blood vessels.
In Depth Information on Vicard T Tablet
Expert advice for Vicard T Tablet
- Seek immediate medical attention if you experience syncope (temporary loss of consciousness caused by a fall in blood pressure) especially in the upright position, along with other postural symptoms such as dizziness after the first dose, first few days of therapy, or restarting the therapy after a brief interruption. Do not panic, you should sit or lie down until you feel better.
- Consult your doctor immediately if you experience priapism (painful erection of the penis, sustained for hours and unrelieved by sexual intercourse or masturbation), which is an extremely rare but serious side effect, if untreated can lead to permanent inability to have an erection.
- Inform your doctor that you are on terazosin therapy, if you are to undergo an eye surgery for cataract so as to avoid the complications during cataract surgery.
- Do not drive or operate machinery as terazosin may make you drowsy or dizzy.
- Take screening test for the presence of prostate cancer prior to treatment and at regular intervals afterwards, as terazosin is not indicated for symptoms (though similar to BPH) due to prostate cancer.
- Tell your doctor if you are or planning to become pregnant or are breastfeeding.
Warnings
Special precautions for Vicard T 2mg Tablet
Alcohol
CAUTION
Taking terazosin with alcohol can lower blood pressure. This
+more may cause dizziness, especially when getting up from a sitting or lying position.
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Pregnancy
WEIGH RISKS VS BENEFITS
Vicard T 2mg Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy.
Animal studies have shown adverse effects on the foetus, however, there are limited human studies. The benefits from use in pregnant women may be acceptable despite the risk. Please consult your doctor....
+moreAnimal studies have shown adverse effects on the foetus, however, there are limited human studies. The benefits from use in pregnant women may be acceptable despite the risk. Please consult your doctor.
Lactation
CAUTION
Vicard T 2mg Tablet should be used with caution during lacta
+moretion.
Breast feeding should be held until the treatment of the mother is completed and the drug is eliminated from her body.
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Driving
Vicard T 2mg Tablet may make you feel dizzy, sleepy, tired, or decrease alertness. If this happens, do not drive.
It may cause dizziness, light-headedness or drowsiness. Exercise caution if you have to drive or operate a machinery....
+moreIt may cause dizziness, light-headedness or drowsiness. Exercise caution if you have to drive or operate a machinery.
Kidney
SAFE
Vicard T 2mg Tablet is safe to use in patients with kidney d
+moreisease. No dose adjustment of Vicard T 2mg Tablet is recommended.
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Liver
UNSAFE
Vicard T 2mg Tablet is probably unsafe to use in patients with liver disease and should be avoided. Please consult your doctor.
Should be used cautiously in patients with an underlying liver disease. Please consult your doctor....
+moreShould be used cautiously in patients with an underlying liver disease. Please consult your doctor.
Severely interacts with other drugs like
Flugee 150mg Tablet, Fixtral 100mg Capsule, Tazzle 10mg Tablet, Tazzle 20mg Tablet
Missed Dosage
If you miss a dose of Terazosin, skip it and continue with your normal schedule. Do not double the dose.
Patient Concerns
Frequently asked questions for Vicard T 2mg Tablet
Frequently asked questions for Terazosin
Vicard t belongs to class of medications called alpha-receptor blockers or alpha-blockers
Vicard t is safe if used at prescribed doses for the prescribed duration as advised by your doctor
Vicard t is neither a statin nor a blood thinner
Q. Is terazosin a diuretic?
No, terazosin is not a diuretic, it antagonizes the alpha receptors causing relaxation of the smooth muscle tone in the prostate and bladder neck, hence the urine is passed easily in patients with enlarged prostrate
No, Vicard t is not a narcotic
No, Vicard t is not known to reduce heart rate. Increase in heart rate or irregular heart rate is a common adverse event reported for Vicard t
Weight gain/ tiredness/ constipation and dry mouth are common side effects of Vicard t therapy. However is not known to cause impotence. It may rarely cause painful prolonged erections (Priapism), which if untreated may cause impotence
Please follow your doctor's advice before taking these medications with Vicard t. As combining Cialis (tadalafil) with Vicard t can lower your blood pressure and increase the risk of dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, flushing, headache, and nasal congestion
Vicard t and Flomax (tamulosin) are both used for the symptomatic treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia. Please follow your doctor's advice before taking any medications when on treatment with Vicard t
No, Vicard t does not lower PSA.
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