Minipress
INDICATIONS
MINIPRESS (prazosin hydrochloride) is indicated in the treatment of hypertension. It can be used alone or in combination with other antihypertensive drugs such as diuretics or beta-adrenergic blocking agents.
DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION
The dose of MINIPRESS should be adjusted according to the patient's individual blood pressure response. The following is a guide to its administration:
Initial Dose 1 mg two or three times a day. (See WARNINGS)
Maintenance Dose
Dosage may be slowly increased to a total daily dose of 20 mg given in divided doses. The therapeutic dosages most commonly employed have ranged from 6 mg to 15 mg daily given in divided doses. Doses higher than 20 mg usually do not increase efficacy, however a few patients may benefit from further increases up to a daily dose of 40 mg given in divided doses. After initial titration some patients can be maintained adequately on a twice daily dosage regimen.
Use With Other Drugs
When adding a diuretic or other antihypertensive agent, the dose of MINIPRESS should be reduced to 1 mg or 2 mg three times a day and retitration then carried out.
HOW SUPPLIED
| Strength | Capsule Color | Capsule Code | NDC | Package Size |
| MINIPRESS® 1 mg | White | 431 | 0069-4310-71 | 250's |
| MINIPRESS® 2 mg | Pink and White | 437 | 0069-4370-71 | 250's |
| MINIPRESS® 5 mg | Blue and White | 438 | 0069-4380-71 | 250's |
PFIZER INC. Revised September 2000. FDA Rev date: 06/12/01
Generic Name: Prazosin HCl
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