Gentrol 5 Tablet ER is used to treat high blood pressure and lower your risk of having a heart attack or stroke. It is also used in the treatment of heart failure and mild enlargement of the prostate gland.

Gentrol 5 Tablet ER is used to treat difficulties in passing urine in patients with enlarged prostate gland

Uses of Gentrol Tablet ER

Benefits of Gentrol Tablet ER

In Treatment of Hypertension (high blood pressure)

Gentrol 5 Tablet ER works by relaxing your blood vessels and making it easier for your heart to pump blood around your body. This lowers blood pressure. If your blood pressure is controlled, you are less at risk of having a heart attack, stroke, or kidney problems. The medicine must be taken regularly as prescribed to be effective. You may not feel the immediate benefit after taking the medicine, however, it works in the long term to keep you well.

In Treatment of Heart failure

Gentrol 5 Tablet ER is usually used in the treatment of heart failure when other medicines are no longer working or have not worked at all. It works by relaxing your blood vessels and making it easier for your heart to pump blood around your body. The medicine improves your heart function and helps reduce the symptoms of congestion. To get the most benefits from the medicine, it should be taken regularly and as long as the doctor has prescribed it.

In Treatment of Benign prostatic hyperplasia

Gentrol 5 Tablet ER works by relaxing the muscles in your prostate gland and at the base of your bladder. This can make it easier for you to pass urine and reduce the need to urinate urgently or frequently.

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Side effects of Gentrol Tablet ER

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Gentrol

Dizziness
Headache
Drowsiness
Weakness
Low energy
Palpitations
Nausea

How to use Gentrol Tablet ER

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. Gentrol 5 Tablet ER may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

How Gentrol Tablet ER works

Gentrol 5 Tablet ER is an alpha blocker. It lowers blood pressure by relaxing blood vessels so that blood can flow more easily through the body. In benign prostate hyperplasia it relaxes the muscles in the prostate gland and make it easier to pass urine and reduce the need to urinate urgently or frequently.

Safety advice

Alcohol

UNSAFE

Gentrol 5 Tablet ER may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Gentrol 5 Tablet ER may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.

Breast feeding

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Gentrol 5 Tablet ER is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.

Driving

UNSAFE

Gentrol 5 Tablet ER may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.

Kidney

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Gentrol 5 Tablet ER is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Gentrol 5 Tablet ER may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
Gentrol 5 Tablet ER may be started with a low dose and then increased further. Regular blood pressure monitoring is advisable for dose adjustment.

Liver

CAUTION

Gentrol 5 Tablet ER should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Gentrol 5 Tablet ER may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

What if you forget to take Gentrol Tablet ER?

If you miss a dose of Gentrol 5 Tablet ER, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

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Quick tips

You have been prescribed Gentrol 5 Tablet ER for the treatment of high blood pressure.
It may cause sudden drop in your blood pressure, especially when you first start taking this medicine. To lower the chance of feeling dizzy or passing out, rise slowly if you have been sitting or lying down.
Do not consume alcohol while taking Gentrol 5 Tablet ER as it may enhance the blood pressure lowering effect of this medicine causing increased dizziness.
Be cautious while driving or doing anything that requires concentration as it can cause dizziness and sleepiness.
Inform your doctor that you are taking Gentrol 5 Tablet ER if you are scheduled for a cataract surgery.

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Chemical Class

Piperazine Derivative

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

CARDIAC

Action Class

Adrenergic receptor (alpha) antagonist- selective

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FAQs

Q. Is Gentrol 5 Tablet ER a sleeping pill?

No, Gentrol 5 Tablet ER is not a sleeping pill. On the contrary, it may cause difficulty falling asleep as an uncommon side effect of Gentrol 5 Tablet ER. A rare side effect of Gentrol 5 Tablet ER is an increased tendency to fall asleep if you have a sleep disorder (narcolepsy).

Q. Can Gentrol 5 Tablet ER get you high?

No, Gentrol 5 Tablet ER does not get you high. It does not have any abuse potential or any dependence. The common psychiatric side effects of Gentrol 5 Tablet ER include nervousness and depression.

Q. Is Gentrol 5 Tablet ER used for anxiety?

No, Gentrol 5 Tablet ER is not used for anxiety. But, it has been found to be effective in relieving sleep problems related to post-traumatic stress disorder when taken at high doses. Post-traumatic stress disorder is an anxiety disorder which is found in people who experience or witness a traumatic, life-threatening event. This is not an approved use and therefore the benefit versus risks should be first considered by the doctor before prescribing.

Q. How should Gentrol 5 Tablet ER be taken?

Always take this medicine exactly as advised by your doctor. Gentrol 5 Tablet ER should be taken by mouth and can be taken before or after meal and drinks. Usually, it is advised to take the dose two or three times a day at evenly spaced intervals.

Q. What precaution should be followed while taking Gentrol 5 Tablet ER?

Gentrol 5 Tablet ER in certain cases can make you feel lightheaded or weak particularly when you first take it. This can happen when standing up and can occasionally cause fainting. If you feel light-headed or weak after taking the medicine; lie down and try to get up slowly when you feel better. Gentrol 5 Tablet ER is usually started at the lowest possible dose and gradually increased, depending on how you respond to treatment. Do not change the dose or stop taking the tablets without first checking with your doctor.

Q. How long do I need to take Gentrol 5 Tablet ER?

Your doctor will decide the duration of treatment based on the condition you are being treated for. For instance, if you are being treated for high blood pressure then you may have to take it life long.

Q. What class of drug is Gentrol 5 Tablet ER?

Gentrol 5 Tablet ER belongs to a class of medications called alpha-blockers. It works by relaxing the blood vessels so that blood can flow more easily through the body.

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