Prazosin Hydrochloride is an alpha blocker that’s used in dogs for the treatment of congestive heart failure, high blood pressure, and lung high blood pressure. Prazosin HCL (Generic) Capsules may also be used to treat obstructions of the urethra (urinary tract) in canines and felines.
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Specifications
Item Number
352777
Administration Form
Oral
Common Brand Name(s)
Minipress
For Use With
Dogs & Cats
Product Form
Capsule
Health Condition
Congestive Heart Failure
Drug Type
Adrenergic Agent
Uses
Prazosin Hydrochloride may be useful to reduce sympathetic tone to treat functional urethral obstruction in dogs and cats. May also be used as adjunctive treatment for congestive heart failure (CHF), systemic hypertension, or pulmonary hypertension in dogs.
Possible Side Effects
Talk to your veterinarian about any side effects with giving your pet Prazosin
Drug & Food Interactions
Prazosin is contraindicated in patients hypersensitive to it or other quinazolines (eg, tamsulosin). The drug should be used with caution in patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) or pre-existing hypotensive conditions.
Precautions
The drug should be used with caution in patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) or pre-existing hypotensive conditions.
Follow your veterinarian's advice for dosage instructions
Storage Instructions
Talk to your veterinarian or refer to the packaging insert for specific storage instructions.
How is this medication useful?
In dogs and cats, prazosin may be prescribed for relaxing the urinary tract to allow passage of urine or bladder stones. Prazosin may
also be prescribed in dogs to treat high blood pressure or heart failure. The FDA (U.S. Food& Drug Administration) has approved this
drug for use in humans, but it is not officially approved for use in animals. The FDA allows veterinarians to prescribe products
containing this drug in different species or for other conditions in certain situations. You and your veterinarian can discuss why this
drug is the most appropriate choice.
