Cardura

Cardura (Doxazosin)

General information

Directions

Take Cardura exactly as prescribed by your doctor. The recommended adult dose for treatment of high blood pressure ranges from 1 mg to 16 mg daily. The recommended initial dose of doxazosin is 1 mg once daily. The recommended dose for symptoms of enlarged prostate ranges from 1 mg to 8 mg once daily. The recommended initial dose of doxazosin is 1 mg once daily. The dose may be increased to 2 mg a day. After that, the dose can be increased to 4 mg daily, and then 8 mg daily if needed. Cardura should be taken at the same time each day. Take each dose with a full glass of water.

Precautions

Before taking Cardura you should talk with your doctor if you have liver problems, liver failure, cirrhosis, any allergies, prostate cancer, heart disease, congestive heart failure, angina, kidney disease. This drug may make you dizzy or drowsy. Do not drive or perform tasks that require alertness. The elderly may be at greater risk for dizziness and low blood pressure while using this drug. Limit alcoholic beverages. It can increase some of the side effects of Cardura.

Contraindications

Do not take Cardura if you are allergic to doxazosin, quinazolines or any ingredients of the medication. Let your doctor know if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.

Possible side effect

Get emergency medical help if you have weakness, headache, dizziness, diarrhea, stomach pain, fast heartbeats, feeling lightheaded, fainting, runny nose, sweating, inability to sleep, hives, difficulty breathing, swelling of your face, lips, tongue, vision changes, anxiety, depression, muscle twitching, nervousness, swelling in your hands, ankles, or feet, painful penis erection that lasts 4 hours or longer. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor.

Drug interactions

Tell your doctor about all other medications you use, especially: cimetidine, sildenafil, tadalafil, vardenafil, thiazide diuretics, beta-blockers, alpha-blockers, rituximab. Interaction between two medications does not always mean that you must stop taking one of them. Tell your doctor about all prescription, over-the-counter, and herbal medications you are taking.

Missed dose

Take the missed dose as soon as possible. Skip the missed dose if it is time for your next scheduled dose. Don't take extra medicine to make up the missed dose.

Overdose

If you think you have overdosed the medicine seek emergency medical help at once. The overdose symptoms are severe dizziness, fainting, weakness.

Storage

Store the medicine at room temperature between 59-86 degrees F (15-30 degrees C) away from light and moisture. Do not store the drugs in the bathroom. Keep all drugs away from reach of children and pets.

Note

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