Nifedipine controlled-release tablets and terazosin can be used in combination, especially suitable for patients with hypertension with prostate enlargement.
The main effect of nifedipine controlled-release tablets is to inhibit the inward flow of calcium ions, which can play a dilating effect on coronary arteries and peripheral arteries. Terazosin belongs to the alpha receptor blocker, has the effect of dilating peripheral blood vessels, at the same time can play a role in inhibiting the prostate, can relieve the prostate enlargement caused by urinary difficulties.
Nifedipine controlled-release tablets can be taken at any time of the day, it is recommended that Terazosin be taken at night every day, which can avoid the occurrence of postural hypotension, and the combination of the two can increase the effect of lowering blood pressure, which is more suitable for the patients with urinary difficulty in the prostate with high blood pressure.
The adverse reactions of nifedipine controlled-release tablets include lower limb edema, dry stools, palpitations, flushing, etc. It is forbidden for patients who are allergic to the drug components, have severe stenosis of the aortic valve, have low blood pressure, or are taking rifampicin.
Adverse reactions to Terazosin include palpitations, dizziness, tachycardia, chest pain, gastrointestinal flatulence, etc. It is contraindicated in patients who are allergic to the components of the drug.
When using nifedipine controlled-release tablets and terazosin in combination, use the drug under the supervision of a physician.