Terazosin Hydrochloride 10 mg Capsule, 90-count
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Terazosin is used to: treat benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH; enlarged prostate that can cause difficulty urinating, painful urination or increased urinary frequency or urgency). treat high blood pressure. Terazosin is in a class of medications called alpha-blockers. It relieves the symptoms of BPH by relaxing the muscles of the bladder and prostate. It lowers blood pressure 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 it can cause damage to the brain, heart, blood vessels, kidneys and oth...
Read the full MedlinePlus article ↗- It can actually be used for both. Terazosin relaxes smooth muscle in the prostate and bladder neck, which helps urine flow more easily if you have an enlarged prostate (BPH). That...
- What exactly does terazosin do — is it for my prostate or my blood pressure?
- The first dose — and doses after any break or increase — can cause a significant drop in blood pressure, especially when you stand up. That can make you dizzy or even faint. Taking...
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| Product | Labeler | Pack | NADAC/unit | TE | Status | Price vs. this |
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| terazosin 10 mg 23155-0738-01 | Heritage | 100 capsules | $0.135 | AB | Availability likely | — |
| Terazosin 10 mg 27241-0291-01 | Ajanta | 100 capsules | $0.135 | AB | Availability likely | — |
| Terazosin 10 mg 50268-0767-15 | AvPAK | 50 capsules | $0.135 | AB | Availability likely | — |
| Terazosin 10 mg 59746-0386-06 | Jubilant | 100 capsules | $0.135 | AB | Availability likely | — |
| Terazosin 10 mg 62135-0461-90 | Chartwell | 90 capsules | $0.135 | AB | Availability likely | — |
| Terazosin 10 mg 69452-0333-20 | Bionpharma | 100 capsules | $0.135 | AB | Availability likely | — |
| Terazosin 10 mg 42291-0823-10 | AvKARE | 1000 capsules | — | AB | FDA listed | — |
| Terazosin 10 mg 50090-2371-00 | A-S | 30 capsules | — | AB | Discontinued | — |
| Terazosin 10 mg 63187-0620-30 | Proficient | 30 capsules | — | AB | FDA listed | — |
| Terazosin 10 mg 63629-2439-01 | Bryant | 100 capsules | — | AB | FDA listed | — |
| Terazosin 10 mg 63629-5237-01 | Bryant | 30 capsules | — | AB | FDA listed | — |
| Terazosin Hydrochloride 10 mg 69292-0204-01 | Amici | 100 capsules | — | AB | FDA listed | — |
| Terazosin 10 mg 71335-3123-01 | Bryant | 30 capsules | — | AB | FDA listed | — |
| terazosin 10 mg 71335-9607-01 | Bryant | 30 capsules | — | AB | FDA listed | — |
| Terazosin Hydrochloride 10 mgthis 71610-0594-60 | Aphena | 90 capsules | — | AB | FDA listed | — |
| Terazosin 10 mg 71610-0780-60 | Aphena | 90 capsules | — | AB | FDA listed | — |
| Terazosin 10 mg 72162-1702-00 | Bryant | 1000 capsules | — | AB | FDA listed | — |
| Terazosin Hydrochloride 10 mg 87564-0009-01 | Amerisyn, | 1000 capsules | — | AB | FDA listed | — |
| Terazosin Hydrochloride 10 mg 24689-0004-01 | Apnar | 100 capsules | — | AB | FDA listed | — |
| Terazosin Hydrochloride 10 mg 87564-0084-01 | Amerisyn | 1000 capsules | — | AB | FDA listed | — |
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| 71610-0594-80 | 180 CAPSULE in 1 BOTTLE (71610-594-80) | 2021-08-26 | Active |
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📄 Full prescribing information FDA SPL
🎯 Indications and Usage ▾
INDICATIONS AND USAGE Terazosin capsules, USP are indicated for the treatment of symptomatic benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). There is a rapid response, with approximately 70% of patients experiencing an increase in urinary flow and improvement in symptoms of BPH when treated with terazosin capsules, USP. The long-term effects of terazosin capsules, USP on the incidence of surgery, acute urinary obstruction or other complications of BPH are yet to be determined.
Terazosin capsules, USP are also indicated for the treatment of hypertension. Terazosin capsules, USP can be used alone or in combination with other antihypertensive agents such as diuretics or beta-adrenergic blocking agents.
⏱️ Dosage and Administration ▾
DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION If terazosin capsules administration is discontinued for several days, therapy should be reinstituted using the initial dosing regimen. Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia Initial Dose 1 mg at bedtime is the starting dose for all patients, and this dose should not be exceeded as an initial dose. Patients should be closely followed during initial administration in order to minimize the risk of severe hypotensive response.
Subsequent Doses The dose should be increased in a stepwise fashion to 2 mg, 5 mg, or 10 mg once daily to achieve the desired improvement of symptoms and/or flow rates. Doses of 10 mg once daily are generally required for the clinical response. Therefore, treatment with 10 mg for a minimum of 4 to 6 weeks may be required to assess whether a beneficial response has been achieved.
Some patients may not achieve a clinical response despite appropriate titration. Although some additional patients responded at a 20 mg daily dose, there was an insufficient number of patients studied to draw definitive conclusions about this dose. There are insufficient data to support the use of higher doses for those patients who show inadequate or no response to 20 mg daily.
If terazosin administration is discontinued for several days or longer, therapy should be reinstituted using the initial dosing regimen. Use With Other Drugs Caution should be observed when terazosin capsules is administered concomitantly with other antihypertensive agents, especially the calcium channel blocker verapamil, to avoid the possibility of developing significant hypotension. When using terazosin capsules and other antihypertensive agents concomitantly, dosage reduction and retitration of either agent may be necessary (see PRECAUTIONS ).
Hypotension has been reported when terazosin capsules have been used with phosphodiesterase-5 (PDE-5) inhibitors. Hypertension The dose of terazosin capsules and the dose interval (12 or 24 hours) should be adjusted according to the patient’s individual blood pressure response. The following is a guide to its administration: Initial Dose 1 mg at bedtime is the starting dose for all patients, and this dose should not be exceeded.
This initial dosing regimen should be strictly observed to minimize the potential for severe hypotensive effects. Subsequent Doses The dose may be slowly increased to achieve the desired blood pressure response. The usual recommended dose range is 1 mg to 5 mg administered once a day; however, some patients may benefit from doses as high as 20 mg per day.
Doses over 20 mg do not appear to provide further blood pressure effect and doses over 40 mg have not been studied. Blood pressure should be monitored at the end of the dosing interval to be sure control is maintained throughout the interval. It may also be helpful to measure blood pressure 2 to 3 hours after dosing to see if the maximum and minimum responses are similar, and to evaluate symptoms such as dizziness or palpitations which can result from excessive hypotensive response.
If response is substantially diminished at 24 hours an increased dose or use of a twice daily regimen can be considered. If terazosin administration is discontinued for several days or longer, therapy should be reinstituted using the initial dosing regimen. In clinical trials, except for the initial dose, the dose was given in the morning.
Use With Other Drugs (See above.)
⛔ Contraindications ▾
CONTRAINDICATIONS Terazosin capsules are contraindicated in patients known to be hypersensitive to terazosin hydrochloride.
⚠️ Warnings ▾
WARNINGS Syncope and “First-dose” Effect Terazosin capsules, like other alpha-adrenergic blocking agents, can cause marked lowering of blood pressure, especially postural hypotension, and syncope in association with the first dose or first few days of therapy. A similar effect can be anticipated if therapy is interrupted for several days and then restarted. Syncope has also been reported with other alpha-adrenergic blocking agents in association with rapid dosage increases or the introduction of another antihypertensive drug.
Syncope is believed to be due to an excessive postural hypotensive effect, although occasionally the syncopal episode has been preceded by a bout of severe supraventricular tachycardia with heart rates of 120 to 160 beats per minute. Additionally, the possibility of the contribution of hemodilution to the symptoms of postural hypotension should be considered. To decrease the likelihood of syncope or excessive hypotension, treatment should always be initiated with a 1 mg dose of terazosin capsules, given at bedtime.
The 2 mg, 5 mg and 10 mg capsules are not indicated as initial therapy. Dosage should then be increased slowly, according to recommendations in the Dosage and Administration section and additional antihypertensive agents should be added with caution. The patient should be cautioned to avoid situations, such as driving or hazardous tasks, where injury could result should syncope occur during initiation of therapy.
In early investigational studies, where increasing single doses up to 7.5 mg were given at 3 day intervals, tolerance to the first dose phenomenon did not necessarily develop and the “first-dose” effect could be observed at all doses. Syncopal episodes occurred in 3 of the 14 subjects given terazosin capsules at doses of 2.5, 5 and 7.5 mg, which are higher than the recommended initial dose; in addition, severe orthostatic hypotension (blood pressure falling to 50/0 mmHg) was seen in two others and dizziness, tachycardia, and lightheadedness occurred in most subjects.
These adverse effects all occurred within 90 minutes of dosing. In three placebo-controlled BPH studies 1, 2, and 3 (see CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY ), the incidence of postural hypotension in the terazosin treated patients was 5.1%, 5.2%, and 3.7% respectively. In multiple dose clinical trials involving nearly 2000 hypertensive patients treated with terazosin capsules, syncope was reported in about 1% of patients.
Syncope was not necessarily associated only with the first dose. If syncope occurs, the patient should be placed in a recumbent position and treated supportively as necessary. There is evidence that the orthostatic effect of terazosin capsules is greater, even in chronic use, shortly after dosing.
The risk of the events is greatest during the initial seven days of treatment, but continues at all time intervals. Priapism Rarely, (probably less than once in every several thousand patients), terazosin and other α 1 -antagonists have been associated with priapism (painful penile erection, sustained for hours and unrelieved by sexual intercourse or masturbation). Two or three dozen cases have been reported.
Because this condition can lead to permanent impotence if not promptly treated, patients must be advised about the seriousness of the condition (see PRECAUTIONS: Information for Patients ).
🤒 Adverse Reactions ▾
ADVERSE REACTIONS Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia The incidence of treatment-emergent adverse events has been ascertained from clinical trials conducted worldwide. All adverse events reported during these trials were recorded as adverse reactions. The incidence rates presented below are based on combined data from six placebo-controlled trials involving once-a-day administration of terazosin at doses ranging from 1 to 20 mg.
Table 1 summarizes those adverse events reported for patients in these trials when the incidence rate in the terazosin group was at least 1%, and was greater than that for the placebo group, or where the reaction is of clinical interest. Asthenia, postural hypotension, dizziness, somnolence, nasal congestion/rhinitis, and impotence were the only events that were significantly (p ≤ 0.05) more common in patients receiving terazosin than in patients receiving placebo. The incidence of urinary tract infection was significantly lower in the patients receiving terazosin than in patients receiving placebo.
An analysis of the incidence rate of hypotensive adverse events (see PRECAUTIONS ) adjusted for the length of drug treatment has shown that the risk of the events is greatest during the initial seven days of treatment, but continues at all time intervals. TABLE 1. Adverse Reactions During Placebo-Controlled Trials Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia Body System Terazosin (N = 636) Placebo (N = 360) BODY AS A WHOLE Includes weakness, tiredness, lassitude, and fatigue.
Asthenia Flu Syndrome Headache 7.4% p ≤ 0.05 comparison between groups. 2.4% 4.9% 3.3% 1.7% 5.8% CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEM Hypotension Palpitations Postural Hypotension Syncope 0.6% 0.9% 3.9% 0.6% 0.6% 1.1% 0.8% 0.0% DIGESTIVE SYSTEM Nausea 1.7% 1.1% METABOLIC AND NUTRITIONAL DISORDERS Peripheral Edema Weight Gain 0.9% 0.5% 0.3% 0.0% NERVOUS SYSTEM Dizziness Somnolence Vertigo 9.1% 3.6% 1.4% 4.2% 1.9% 0.3% RESPIRATORY SYSTEM Dyspnea Nasal Congestion/Rhinitis 1.7% 1.9% 0.8% 0.0% SPECIAL SENSES Blurred Vision/Amblyopia 1.3% 0.6% UROGENITAL SYSTEM Impotence Urinary Tract Infection 1.6% 1.3% 0.6% 3.9% Additional adverse events have been reported, but these are, in general, not distinguishable from symptoms that might have occurred in the absence of exposure to terazosin.
The safety profile of patients treated in the long-term open-label study was similar to that observed in the controlled studies. The adverse events were usually transient and mild or moderate in intensity, but sometimes were serious enough to interrupt treatment. In the placebo-controlled clinical trials, the rates of premature termination due to adverse events were not statistically different between the placebo and terazosin groups.
The adverse events that were bothersome, as judged by their being reported as reasons for discontinuation of therapy by at least 0.5% of the terazosin group and being reported more often than in the placebo group, are shown in Table 2. TABLE 2. Discontinuation During Placebo-Controlled Trials Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia Body System Terazosin (N = 636) Placebo (N = 360) BODY AS A WHOLE Fever Headache 0.5% 1.1% 0.0% 0.8% CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEM Postural Hypotension Syncope 0.5% 0.5% 0.0% 0.0% DIGESTIVE SYSTEM Nausea 0.5% 0.3% NERVOUS SYSTEM Dizziness Vertigo 2.0% 0.5% 1.1% 0.0% RESPIRATORY SYSTEM Dyspnea 0.5% 0.3% SPECIAL SENSES Blurred Vision/Amblyopia 0.6% 0.0% UROGENITAL SYSTEM Urinary Tract Infection 0.5% 0.3% Hypertension The prevalence of adverse reactions has been ascertained from clinical trials conducted primarily in the United States.
All adverse experiences (events) reported during these trials were recorded as adverse reactions. The prevalence rates presented below are based on combined data from fourteen placebo-controlled trials involving once-a-day administration of terazosin, as monotherapy or in combination with other antihypertensive agents, at doses ranging from 1 to 40 mg. Table 3 summarizes those adverse experiences reported for patients in these tria…
🔄 Drug Interactions ▾
Drug Interactions In controlled trials, terazosin capsules have been added to diuretics, and several beta-adrenergic blockers; no unexpected interactions were observed. Terazosin capsules have also been used in patients on a variety of concomitant therapies; while these were not formal interaction studies, no interactions were observed. Terazosin capsules have been used concomitantly in at least 50 patients on the following drugs or drug classes: analgesic/anti-inflammatory (e.g., acetaminophen, aspirin, codeine, ibuprofen, indomethacin); antibiotics (e.g., erythromycin, trimethoprim and sulfamethoxazole); anticholinergic/sympathomimetics (e.g., phenylephrine hydrochloride, phenylpropanolamine hydrochloride, pseudoephedrine hydrochloride); antigout (e.g., allopurinol); antihistamines (e.g., chlorpheniramine); cardiovascular agents (e.g., atenolol, hydrochlorothiazide, methyclothiazide, propranolol); corticosteroids; gastrointestinal agents (e.g., antacids); hypoglycemics sedatives and tranquilizers (e.g., diazepam).
🤰 Pregnancy ▾
Pregnancy Teratogenic Effects Pregnancy Category C Terazosin capsules were not teratogenic in either rats or rabbits when administered at oral doses up to 280 and 60 times, respectively, the maximum recommended human dose. Fetal resorptions occurred in rats dosed with 480 mg/kg/day, approximately 280 times the maximum recommended human dose. Increased fetal resorptions, decreased fetal weight and an increased number of supernumerary ribs were observed in offspring of rabbits dosed with 60 times the maximum recommended human dose.
These findings (in both species) were most likely secondary to maternal toxicity. There are no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women and the safety of terazosin in pregnancy has not been established. Terazosin capsules are not recommended during pregnancy unless the potential benefit justifies the potential risk to the mother and fetus.
Nonteratogenic Effects In a peri- and post-natal development study in rats, significantly more pups died in the group dosed with 120 mg/kg/day (> 75 times the maximum recommended human dose) than in the control group during the three-week postpartum period.
🧒 Pediatric Use ▾
Pediatric Use Safety and effectiveness in pediatric patients have not been determined.
🆘 Overdosage ▾
OVERDOSAGE Should overdosage of terazosin capsules lead to hypotension, support of the cardiovascular system is of first importance. Restoration of blood pressure and normalization of heart rate may be accomplished by keeping the patient in the supine position. If this measure is inadequate, shock should first be treated with volume expanders.
If necessary, vasopressors should then be used and renal function should be monitored and supported as needed. Laboratory data indicate that terazosin capsules are 90-94% protein bound; therefore, dialysis may not be of benefit.
🧬 Clinical Pharmacology ▾
CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY Pharmacodynamics A. Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH) The symptoms associated with BPH are related to bladder outlet obstruction, which is comprised of two underlying components: a static component and a dynamic component. The static component is a consequence of an increase in prostate size.
Over time, the prostate will continue to enlarge. However, clinical studies have demonstrated that the size of the prostate does not correlate with the severity of BPH symptoms or the degree of urinary obstruction. The dynamic component is a function of an increase in smooth muscle tone in the prostate and bladder neck, leading to constriction of the bladder outlet.
Smooth muscle tone is mediated by sympathetic nervous stimulation of alpha-1 adrenoceptors, which are abundant in the prostate, prostatic capsule and bladder neck. The reduction in symptoms and improvement in urine flow rates following administration of terazosin is related to relaxation of smooth muscle produced by blockade of alpha-1 adrenoceptors in the bladder neck and prostate. Because there are relatively few alpha-1 adrenoceptors in the bladder body, terazosin is able to reduce the bladder outlet obstruction without affecting bladder contractility.
Terazosin has been studied in 1222 men with symptomatic BPH. In three placebo-controlled studies, symptom evaluation and uroflowmetric measurements were performed approximately 24 hours following dosing. Symptoms were quantified using the Boyarsky Index.
The questionnaire evaluated both obstructive (hesitancy, intermittency, terminal dribbling, impairment of size and force of stream, sensation of incomplete bladder emptying) and irritative (nocturia, daytime frequency, urgency, dysuria) symptoms by rating each of the 9 symptoms from 0 to 3, for a total score of 27 points. Results from these studies indicated that terazosin statistically significantly improved symptoms and peak urine flow rates over placebo as follows: Symptom Score (Range 0-27) Peak Flow Rate (mL/sec) N Mean Baseline Mean Change (%) N Mean Baseline Mean Change (%) Study 1 (10 mg) Highest dose 10 mg shown.
Titration to fixed dose (12 wks) Placebo Terazosin 55 54 9.7 10.1 -2.3 (24) -4.5 (45) Significantly (p ≤ 0.05) more improvement than placebo. 54 52 10.1 8.8 +1.0 (10) +3.0 (34) Study 2 (2, 5, 10, 20 mg) 23% of patients on 10 mg, 41% of patients on 20 mg. Titration to response (24 wks) Placebo Terazosin 89 85 12.5 12.2 -3.8 (30) -5.3 (43) 88 84 8.8 8.4 +1.4 (16) +2.9 (35) Study 3 (1, 2, 5, 10 mg) 67% of patients on 10 mg.
Titration to response (24 wks) Placebo Terazosin 74 73 10.4 10.9 -1.1 (11) -4.6 (42) 74 73 8.8 8.6 +1.2 (14) +2.6 (30) In all three studies, both symptom scores and peak urine flow rates showed statistically significant improvement from baseline in patients treated with terazosin capsules from week 2 (or the first clinic visit) and throughout the study duration. Analysis of the effect of terazosin capsules on individual urinary symptoms demonstrated that compared to placebo, terazosin capsules significantly improved the symptoms of hesitancy, intermittency, impairment in size and force of urinary stream, sensation of incomplete emptying, terminal dribbling, daytime frequency and nocturia.
Global assessments of overall urinary function and symptoms were also performed by investigators who were blinded to patient treatment assignment. In studies 1 and 3, patients treated with terazosin capsules had a significantly (p ≤ 0.001) greater overall improvement compared to placebo treated patients. In a short term study (Study 1), patients were randomized to either 2, 5 or 10 mg of terazosin capsules or placebo.
Patients randomized to the 10 mg group achieved a statistically significant response in both symptoms and peak flow rate compared to placebo (Figure 1). FIGURE1, STUDY1 † for baseline values see above table * p ≤ 0.05, compared to placebo group In a long-term, open-label, non-placebo controlled clinical trial, 181 men we…
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HOW SUPPLIED Terazosin Capsules, USP are available as: 1 mg: White capsules imprinted AP 781 in black ink, filled with white powder are supplied as follows: NDC 24689-792-01 bottles of 100 capsules NDC 24689-792-10 bottles of 1000 capsules 2 mg: Yellow capsules imprinted AP 782 in black ink, filled with white powder are supplied as follows: NDC 24689-855-01 bottles of 100 capsules NDC 24689-855-10 bottles of 1000 capsules 5 mg: Pink capsules imprinted AP 783 in black ink, filled with white powder are supplied as follows: NDC 24689-882-01 bottles of 100 capsules NDC 24689-882-10 bottles of 1000 capsules 10 mg: Aqua capsules imprinted AP 784 in black ink, filled with white powder are supplied as follows: NDC 24689-961-01 bottles of 100 capsules NDC 24689-961-10 bottles of 1000 capsules Store at 20° to 25°C (68° to 77°F) [see USP Controlled Room Temperature].
Protect from light and moisture. Dispense in a tight, light-resistant container.
📋 Description ▾
DESCRIPTION Terazosin hydrochloride, an alpha-1-selective adrenoceptor blocking agent, is a quinazoline derivative represented by the following chemical name and structural formula: (RS)-Piperazine, 1-(4-amino-6,7-dimethoxy-2-quinazolinyl)-4-[(tetrahydro-2-furanyl)carbonyl]-, monohydrochloride. It has the following structural formula: Terazosin hydrochloride is a white, crystalline substance, freely soluble in water and isotonic saline and has a molecular weight of 459.93. Terazosin capsules, USP, for oral administration, are supplied in four dosage strengths containing terazosin hydrochloride, USP equivalent to 1 mg, 2 mg, 5 mg, or 10 mg of terazosin.
Inactive ingredients: Crospovidone, lactose (monohydrate), magnesium stearate, and microcrystalline cellulose. May contain corn starch. The capsule shells and imprinting inks contain: D & C Yellow #10 Aluminum Lake, FD & C Blue #1 Aluminum Lake, FD & C Blue #2 Aluminum Lake, FD & C Red #40 Aluminum Lake, gelatin, propylene glycol, shellac, synthetic black iron oxide, and titanium dioxide.
The 5 mg also contains: D & C Red #28. terazosinhydrochloridechemicalstructure
💬 Information for Patients ▾
Information for Patients (See PATIENT INFORMATION .) Patients should be made aware of the possibility of syncopal and orthostatic symptoms, especially at the initiation of therapy, and to avoid driving or hazardous tasks for 12 hours after the first dose, after a dosage increase, and after interruption of therapy when treatment is resumed. They should be cautioned to avoid situations where injury could result should syncope occur during initiation of terazosin capsule therapy. They should also be advised of the need to sit or lie down when symptoms of lowered blood pressure occur, although these symptoms are not always orthostatic, and to be careful when rising from a sitting or lying position.
If dizziness, lightheadedness, or palpitations are bothersome they should be reported to the physician, so that dose adjustment can be considered. Patients should also be told that drowsiness or somnolence can occur with terazosin capsules, requiring caution in people who must drive or operate heavy machinery. Patients should be advised about the possibility of priapism as a result of treatment with terazosin capsules and other similar medications.
Patients should know that this reaction to terazosin capsules is extremely rare, but that if it is not brought to immediate medical attention, it can lead to permanent erectile dysfunction (impotence).