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Cardura (Doxazosin) is in a class of drugs called alpha-adrenergic blockers. Cardura (Doxazosin) causes the blood vessels (veins and arteries) to relax and expand, which allows blood to pass more easily through them. Cardura (Doxazosin) is used to treat hypertension (high blood pressure). Cardura (Doxazosin) is also used to treat benign prostatic hyperplasia (enlarged prostate). Cardura (Doxazosin) relaxes the muscles in the prostate and bladder neck, making it easier to urinate. Cardura (Doxazosin) may also be used for purposes other than those listed.
To avoid falling, take the first Cardura (Doxazosin) dose at bedtime. Cardura (Doxazosin) may cause dizziness. Cardura (Doxazosin) is a good idea to take every dose at bedtime, if possible. Use caution when you stand or sit up from a lying position, especially if you wake up during the night. Dizziness may occur when changing positions. Do not stop taking Cardura (Doxazosin) suddenly even if you feel better. Stopping suddenly could cause your blood pressure to increase. • Before taking Cardura (Doxazosin), tell your doctor if you have any type of kidney or liver disease. You may need a dosage adjustment or special monitoring during therapy with Cardura (Doxazosin). • Cardura (Doxazosin) is in the FDA pregnancy category C. This means that it is not known whether Cardura (Doxazosin) will harm an unborn baby. Do not take Cardura (Doxazosin) without first talking to your doctor if you are pregnant. • It is also not known whether Cardura (Doxazosin) passes into breast milk. For this reason, Cardura (Doxazosin) should be avoided if possible during breast-feeding. • Take Cardura (Doxazosin) exactly as directed by your doctor. If you do not understand these instructions, ask your pharmacist, nurse, or doctor to explain them to you. • Take each dose with a full glass of water. • The tablets can also be crushed and mixed with liquid or soft food such as pudding or applesauce if you have difficulty swallowing. • To avoid falling, take the first dose at bedtime. Cardura may cause dizziness. It is a good idea to take every dose at bedtime, if possible. • Use caution when you stand or sit up from a lying position, especially if you wake up during the night. Dizziness may occur when changing positions. • Do not stop taking Cardura (Doxazosin) suddenly even if you feel better. Stopping suddenly could cause your blood pressure to increase. • Store Cardura (Doxazosin) at room temperature away from moisture and heat. Do not take a double dose of Cardura (Doxazosin). A double dose could cause severely low blood pressure. If you miss doses for several days in a row, call your doctor before taking any additional doses. You may need to restart treatment with a lower dose. • Avoid alcohol while taking Cardura (Doxazosin). Alcohol may cause drowsiness or severely low blood pressure while taking Cardura. • Use caution when driving, operating machinery, or performing other hazardous activities until you know how Cardura (Doxazosin) affects you. Cardura may cause dizziness or drowsiness. If you experience dizziness or drowsiness, avoid these activities. • Avoid becoming overheated. Low blood pressure, dizziness, and fainting could result. Be careful not to overexert yourself, and use caution in hot weather. If you experience any of the following serious side effects, stop taking Cardura (Doxazosin) and seek emergency medical attention or notify your doctor immediately: · an allergic reaction (difficulty breathing; closing of your throat; swelling of your lips, tongue, or face; or hives); · an increased heartbeat; · shortness of breath or chest pain; · a prolonged or painful erection; or · a rash. Other, less serious side effects of Cardura (Doxazosin) may be more likely to occur. Continue to take Cardura and talk to your doctor if you experience · vivid dreams; · dizziness or drowsiness; · weakness, fatigue, or feeling of not being well; · nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, constipation, abdominal pain, or decreased appetite; · fluid retention or slight weight gain; · joint or muscle aches; · headache, irritability, or depression; · increased urination; · decreased sex drive; or · numbness or tingling in the hands, feet, arms or legs. Talk to your doctor and pharmacist before taking any prescription or over-the-counter medicines, including herbal supplements, during treatment with Cardura (Doxazosin). Remember, keep Cardura (Doxazosin) and all other medicines out of the reach of children, never share your medicines with others, and use Cardura (Doxazosin) only for the indication prescribed. |
Cardura is a class of drugs called an alpha-adrenergic blockers drugs, commonly used for the treatment of the symptoms of high blood pressure (hypertension) or enlarged prostate gland (benign prostatic hyperplasia) .Cardura/Doxazosin works by relaxing the blood vessels (veins and arteries), which allows blood to pass more easily through them. Cardura comes in category of drugs called also doxazosin mesylate. Cardura/Doxazosin is being manufactured by Pfizer Pharmaceuticals and is available in 4mg Tablets.
What are the most common problems for which Cardura/Doxazosin is used? Cardura/Doxazosin is useful for the treatment of the symptoms of high blood pressure (hypertension). Cardura/Doxazosin is more useful medicine for those people who suffered to the problems of Enlarged prostate gland (benign prostatic hyperplasia). Cardura/Doxazosin is sometimes more useful for those people who suffered to the problems of Decreased liver function with caution. Cardura/Doxazosin is sometimes more useful for those people who suffered to the problems of stroke. Cardura/Doxazosin is sometimes more useful for prevention of heart failure or heart attack. Cardura/Doxazosin may also be used for relieve other conditions that determined by your doctor or consultant. How does Cardura/Doxazosin works? Cardura/Doxazosin is belongs to a group of medicine called that called an alpha-blocker, which contains the active ingredient doxazosin. Cardura/Doxazosin generally used for the treatment of the symptoms of high blood pressure (hypertension) or enlarged prostate gland (benign prostatic hyperplasia) .Cardura/Doxazosin works by blocking alpha receptors in certain areas of the body. Cardura/Doxazosin is found on the muscle in the walls of blood vessels. When Cardura/Doxazosin blocks these receptors it causes the muscle in the blood vessel to relax and the blood vessel to widen. This lets the blood pass more easily through the blood vessels and hence reduces the pressure in the blood vessels. Cardura/Doxazosin can therefore be used to treat high blood pressure. Cardura/Doxazosin or Alpha receptors are also found on the muscle in the prostate gland. This gland is found only in men and lies at the top of the tube connecting the bladder to the outside (urethra). The prostate gland often enlarges with advancing age , pressing on the urethra and obstructing the flow of urine from the bladder. This can cause various urinary symptoms such as difficulty passing urine. By blocking the alpha receptors, Cardura/Doxazosin causes the muscle in the prostate gland to relax. This allows urine to flow freely past the prostate and relieves the urinary symptoms of this condition. Is any prescription required to get Cardura/Doxazosin? Yes, prescription is necessary, one most not to use Cardura/Doxazosin without prescription. Some times in such conditions Cardura/Doxazosin is more harmful for health so, it is better to use Cardura/Doxazosin under doctor’s guidance or according to your medical consultant. Cardura/Doxazosin Tablets always take under doctor’s guidance. The recommended starting dosages of Cardura/Doxazosin Tablets are once daily in the morning per day. You continue to take it for as long as your doctor prescribes it, even if you do not feel an immediate benefit. Your dose may need to be gradually decreased. Anybody should take the recommended oral dosage of Cardura/Doxazosin Tablets is taking after meal with a full glass of water. What is the minimum duration for which Cardura/Doxazosin should be taken? The duration of taking Cardura/Doxazosin is not constant; it depends according to the problem. Your doctor or consultant can describe you better about the time period for which duration Cardura/Doxazosin should be taken or until the medication is deemed effective. Your dose may need to be gradually decreased by your doctor. Are there any side effects of Cardura/Doxazosin? Possible side effects that occurs during the uses of Cardura/Doxazosin:
Under what circumstances Cardura/Doxazosin should not be used? If you have an allergy to Cardura/Doxazosin Tablets or any other ingredients of this medicine, then should not be used. If you are going to have surgery, Cardura/Doxazosin should not be used without consulting of doctor. If you have suffering to the problem of liver disease, Cardura/Doxazosin should not be used without consulting of doctor. If you have suffering to pregnancy or plan to be pregnant, Cardura/Doxazosin should not be used without consulting of doctor. If you have suffering to breastfeeding, Cardura/Doxazosin should not be used without consulting of doctor. Under which storage conditions Cardura/Doxazosin should be kept? Cardura/Doxazosin should be stored in cupboard at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and direct light. Do not store Cardura/Doxazosin Tablets in the bathroom, near the kitchen sink, or in other damp places. Keep always Cardura/Doxazosin medicine out of the reach of children.
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