OLYSTER 5mg Tablet 10's

Introduction About OLYSTER 5MG TABLET

OLYSTER 5MG TABLET contains Terazosin which belongs to the group of medicines
called Alpha-blockers. It is used in the management of high blood pressure and
benign prostatic hyperplasia (a condition where prostate gland, by growing too
big and obstructing, it can partially block the flow of urine from the bladder).

Before taking OLYSTER 5MG TABLET consult with your doctor if you have heart
problems or are planning to have a cataract removal surgery, or any kidney or
liver impairment.

OLYSTER 5MG TABLET is not recommended for use in pregnant and breastfeeding
women. Consult with your doctor before taking the medicine.

OLYSTER 5MG TABLET is not recommended in children and adolescents. OLYSTER 5MG
TABLET should be used with caution in elderly patients over 65 years of age.
Consult with your doctor before taking OLYSTER 5MG TABLET.

The most common side effects of OLYSTER 5MG TABLET are back pain, nausea and
vomiting. Consult with your doctor if the side effects gets worse.

Uses Of OLYSTER 5MG TABLET

• Used to manage essential hypertension and Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH)

How OLYSTER 5MG TABLET Works

OLYSTER 5MG TABLET relieves the symptoms of BPH by relaxing the muscles of the
bladder and prostate and lowers blood pressure by relaxing the blood vessels so
that blood can flow more easily through the body.

How to use OLYSTER 5MG TABLET

Take OLYSTER 5MG TABLET as advised by your doctor. Swallow the medicine with a
glass of water. Do not crush or chew the medicine. Your doctor will decide the
correct dose and duration for you depending on your age, body weight and disease
condition.

Side Effects Of OLYSTER 5MG TABLET

Common

• nervousness
• blurred or altered vision
• breathlessness
• back pain
• nausea, vomiting
• impotence (erectile dysfunction)
• dizziness
• itching
• sleepiness
• constipation
• skin rash
• tingling sensation in skin
• diarrhoea
• nasal congestion
• sinusitis
• fast heartbeat
• light-headedness
• nose bleed (epistaxis)
• chest pain
• headache
• fluid retention and swelling
• the feeling of weakness and pain in the extremities
• fainting on standing

Uncommon

• depression
• decreased sex drive
• weight gain
• transient loss of consciousness

Rare

• urinary tract infection
• urinary incontinence (primarily reported in postmenopausal women)

How To Manage Side Effects

Nausea or Vomiting:

Take this medicine with, or just after meals. Stick to simple meals. Avoideating
oil-rich or spicy foods. Consult with your doctor if the symptom does not
improve.

Constipation:

Eat plenty of fibre-rich foods such as fresh fruits, vegetables, and cereals and
drink plenty of water. Exercise more regularly. Consult with your doctor if the
symptom gets worse.

Diarrhoea:

Drink lots of fluids, such as water or fruit juice to keep yourself hydrated. Do
not consume any medicine on your own without consulting your doctor.

Headache:

Try a cold pad. Dim all the lights. Keep yourself hydrated. Use a heating pad or
hot compress. Consult your doctor if the symptom gets worse.

Warning & Precautions

!### Pregnancy

OLYSTER 5MG TABLET is not recommended for use in pregnant women. Consult with
your doctor before taking the medicine if you are pregnant or planning to have a
baby.

!### Breastfeeding

OLYSTER 5MG TABLET is not recommended for use if you are breast feeding. Consult
with your doctor before taking the medicine.

!### Driving and Using Machines

Do not drive or use machines while taking OLYSTER 5MG TABLET as it may cause
dizziness, light-headedness or drowsiness.

!### Alcohol

Alcohol intake is not recommended while taking OLYSTER 5MG TABLET as it may
cause an increased risk of dizziness, light-headedness or drowsiness. Consult
with your doctor before taking OLYSTER 5MG TABLET.

!### Liver

OLYSTER 5MG TABLET should be used with caution if you have any liver
impairments. Consult with your doctor before taking OLYSTER 5MG TABLET.

!### Allergy

Do not take OLYSTER 5MG TABLET if you are allergic to Terazosin, or other
similar medicines such as alfuzosin, indoramin, prazosin, tamsulosin, doxazosin.
Consult with your doctor before taking OLYSTER 5MG TABLET.

!### Heart Disease

OLYSTER 5MG TABLET should be used with caution in patients with heart problem
such as irregular heartbeat. Inform and consult with your doctor before taking
OLYSTER 5MG TABLET.

Others

Before taking OLYSTER 5MG TABLET, inform your doctor if you have:

• experienced fainting
• unsteadiness
• vertigo (a sensation of spinning around)
• lactose intolerance
• planned to have cataract surgery in future

Use in pediatrics:

OLYSTER 5MG TABLET is not recommended for use in children and adolescents under
18 years of age. Consult with your doctor before taking the medicine.

Use in geriatrics:

OLYSTER 5MG TABLET should be used with caution in elderly patients over 65
years. Inform and check with your doctor before taking OLYSTER 5MG TABLET.

Interactions

A. Drug-Drug interactions:

• enalapril, captopril (used to manage or manage hypertension)
• furosemide, bumet
• sildenafil, vardenafil (used to manage erectile dysfunction)
• guanethidine (used in the management of high blood pressure)
• cancer managing medicine (Ex. aldesleukin)
• medicines for managing high blood pressure (Ex. clonidine, moxinidine, tiz
• medicines for managing schizophrenia
• baclofen (used to manage muscle spasm)
• anti-inflammatory medicines (Ex. corticosteroids)
• medicines used for general anaesthesia before surgery
• medicine used for baldness (Ex. minoxidil)
• levodopa, methyldopa (used in the management of Parkinson’s disease)
• medicines for managing depression (Ex. Selegiline)

Overdosage:

If you accidentally take an overdose, consult with your doctor immediately.
Overdose of OLYSTER 5MG TABLET may cause low blood pressure and other serious
effects. Symptoms of an overdose of OLYSTER 5MG TABLET are dizziness, confusion,
fainting, shortness of breath, fall in blood pressure, pounding of your heart
(palpitations, rapid heartbeat, nausea, muscle cramps, low levels of sugar in
your blood, low levels of potassium in your blood).

Synopsis

Drug	:	Terazosin
Pharmacological Category	:	Alpha-1- selective adrenoreceptor blocking agents
Therapeutic Indication	:	High blood pressure, Benign prostatic hyperplasia
Dosage Forms	:	Tablet

More Information

• Store the medicine at room temperature
• Keep the medicine away from children

FAQs About OLYSTER 5MG TABLET

What happens if I forget to take OLYSTER 5MG TABLET?

If you forget to take a dose, just take the next dose at the usual time. Do not
take a double dose. If you have not taken OLYSTER 5MG TABLET for several days,
you should not continue using the medicine but return to your doctor for a new
starter pack.

How should I store OLYSTER 5MG TABLET?

Do not take OLYSTER 5MG TABLET after the expiry date shown on the package. The
expiry date refers to the last day of that month. Do not store above 25º C. Keep
the medicine out of the reach of children.

Can OLYSTER 5MG TABLET cause weight gain?

Long-term use of OLYSTER 5MG TABLET in the management of hypertension has a
slight tendency of weight gain. Consult with your doctor if the symptom gets
worse or does not improve.

How does OLYSTER 5MG TABLET work?

OLYSTER 5MG TABLET relieves the symptoms of BPH by relaxing the muscles of the
bladder and prostate and lowers blood pressure by relaxing the blood vessels so
that blood can flow more easily through the body

Can I stop taking OLYSTER 5MG TABLET if the symptoms get better?

No. Do not stop taking OLYSTER 5MG TABLET even if the symptoms get better. If
you have not for several days, you should not continue using the same medicine.
Return to your doctor for advice.