Minipress XL GITS (2.5 mg) [Prazosin]

Drug brand Minipress XL GITS (2.5 mg) is being manufactured and marketed by Pfizer Ltd (Pharmacia India Pvt Ltd). The main active ingredient or salt in this drug is Prazosin. This drug comes in the form of Tablet. The general packing available for this medicine consists of 15 Tablet and is priced at Rs 149.00 (arround $2.086 US Dollar)

Generic :	Prazosin
Pharma Company :	Pfizer Ltd (Pharmacia India Pvt Ltd)
Brand Label :	Minipress XL GITS (2.5 mg)
Preparation Type :	Tablet
Single Dose :	1 Tablet
Composition :	Prazosin-2.5 mg
Pack Size/Qty/Vol :	15 Tablet
Price Unit :	Rs 9.93
Price Pack :	Rs 149.00 INR (arround $2.086 US Dollar)

Drug details for Minipress XL GITS (2.5 mg)

Usage: Why is this medication prescribed?

The main active ingredient or salt in Minipress XL GITS (2.5 mg) is Prazosin.

Prazosin is used alone or in combination with other medications to treat high blood pressure. Prazosin is in a class of medications called alpha-blockers. It works by relaxing the blood vessels so that blood can flow more easily through the body.

High blood pressure is a common condition and when not treated, can cause damage to the brain, heart, blood vessels, kidneys, and other parts of the body. Damage to these organs may cause heart disease, a heart attack, heart failure, stroke, kidney failure, loss of vision, and other problems. In addition to taking medication, making lifestyle changes will also help to control your blood pressure. These changes include eating a diet that is low in fat and salt, maintaining a healthy weight, exercising at least 30 minutes most days, not smoking, and using alcohol in moderation.

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Generic Drug Substitutes for : Minipress XL GITS (2.5 mg)

There are 7 brands listed here as Generic Substitutes for Minipress XL GITS (2.5 mg), which have same salt or similar Generic composition (i.e. Prazosin-2.5 mg).
Please note that one can request a doctor or pharmacist to substitute a generic version of the prescribed drug brand, if any. So far as quality and performance of generic version is concerned, mostly, Generics with the same active ingredient (here i.e. Prazosin-2.5 mg), are just as appropriate and effective for patient treatment as otherwise, the prescribed branded one

Brand	Price (Rs.)	Brand	Price (Rs.)
Biozocin XL	118.50	Cyber CR (2.5 mg)	50.00
Czopress XL (2.5 mg)	55.00	Czoprexx XL (2.5 mg)	55.00
Prazocip XL (2.5 mg)	71.40	Prazopill XL (2.5 mg)	60.00
Prazopress XL (2.5 mg)	97.00

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