Uses / Indications:
Olyster 1mg Tablet is used in the treatment of high blood pressure and benign prostatic hyperplasia.
Pregnancy interaction:
Olyster 1mg Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy.Animal studies have shown adverse effects on the foetus, however, there are limited human studies. The benefits from use in pregnant women may be acceptable despite the risk. Please consult your doctor.
Expert advice:
Dizziness or fainting may occur, especially when rising from a lying or sitting position. Getting up slowly may help improve the problem. These effects may get aggravated by consuming alcohol during exercise, in hot weather, or when standing for long durations. May affect your eye muscles; this should be harmless unless you are scheduled for a cataract surgery.
Side Effects:
Dizziness, Headache, Drowsiness, Low energy, Weakness, Palpitations, Nausea.
How to use:
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Olyster 1mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How it works:
Olyster 1mg Tablet is an alpha-blocker. It lowers blood pressure by relaxing blood vessels. It works by relaxing muscle around the bladder exit and prostate, which makes it easier to urinate.
Faq for medicine:
Is Olyster a beta blocker or an alpha blocker? : Olyster belongs to class of medications called alpha-receptor blockers or alpha-blockers|Is Olyster safe? : Olyster is safe if used at prescribed doses for the prescribed duration as advised by your doctor|Is Olyster a statin or a blood thinner (thin the blood)? : Olyster is neither a statin nor a blood thinner|Is terazosin a diuretic? : No, terazosin is not a diuretic, it antagonizes the alpha receptors causing relaxation of the smooth muscle tone in the prostate and bladder neck, hence the urine is passed easily in patients with enlarged prostrate|Is Olyster a narcotic? : No, Olyster is not a narcotic|Does Olyster lower heart rate? : No, Olyster is not known to reduce heart rate. Increase in heart rate or irregular heart rate is a common adverse event reported for Olyster|Does Olyster cause weight gain/ impotence/ tiredness/ constipation and dry mouth? : Weight gain/ tiredness/ constipation and dry mouth are common side effects of Olyster therapy. However is not known to cause impotence. It may rarely cause painful prolonged erections (Priapism), which if untreated may cause impotence|Can I take Olyster with Cialis (tadalafil)? : Please follow your doctor's advice before taking these medications with Olyster. As combining Cialis (tadalafil) with Olyster can lower your blood pressure and increase the risk of dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, flushing, headache, and nasal congestion|Can I take Olyster with Flomax (tamsulosin)? : Olyster and Flomax (tamulosin) are both used for the symptomatic treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia. Please follow your doctor's advice before taking any medications when on treatment with Olyster|Does Olyster lower Prostate specific antigen (PSA)? : No, Olyster does not lower PSA.
Medicine interaction:
Olyster with Fluconazole|Olyster with Itraconazole|Olyster with Posaconazole|Olyster with Ritonavir|Olyster with Voriconazole|Olyster with Ketoconazole|Olyster with Indinavir|Olyster with Tadalafil other strength|Olyster with Sildenafil|Olyster with Udenafil|Olyster with Cyclosporine|Olyster with Tadalafil|Olyster with Sildenafil low strength|Olyster with Torasemide|Olyster with Digoxin|Olyster with Diltiazem|Olyster with Enalapril|Olyster with Labetalol|Olyster with Propranolol|Olyster with Ramipril|Olyster with Quinapril|Olyster with Furosemide|Olyster with Nimodipine|Olyster with Olmesartan|Olyster with Nitrendipine|Olyster with Indomethacin|Olyster with Irbesartan|Olyster with Cilnidipine|Olyster with Nifedipine|Olyster with Losartan|Olyster with Bisoprolol|Olyster with Perindopril|Olyster with Benidipine|Olyster with Sotalol|Olyster with Spironolactone
