CARDURA

Cardura Ingredients: Doxazosin
Representative Names: Cardura
Generic Available ? Yes

Who is Cardura for ?

Doxazosin is used to treat high blood pressure. It also is used to treat benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) in men. this medication is sometimes prescribed for other uses; ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information.

Doxazosin also is used with other drugs in the treatment of congestive heart failure. Talk to your doctor about the possible risks of using this drug for your condition.

How does it work ?

Doxazosin works by relaxing the blood vessels, so that blood can flow more easily through the body, thus decreasing blood pressure. For BPH, it works by relaxing the muscles of the bladder and prostate to allow for easier urine flow.

When should I be careful taking Cardura ?

Before taking doxazosin,

tell your doctor and pharmacist if you are allergic to doxazosin, prazosin (Minipress), terazosin (Hytrin), or any other drugs.
tell your doctor and pharmacist what prescription and nonprescription medications you are taking, especially beta blockers such as atenolol (Tenormin), carteolol (Cartrol), labetalol (Normodyne,Trandate), metoprolol (Lopressor), nadolol (Corgard), propranolol (Inderal), sotalol (Betapace), and timolol (Blocadren); clonidine (Catapres); indomethacin (Indocin); verapamil (Calan); and vitamins.
tell your doctor if you have or have ever had liver disease.
tell your doctor if you are pregnant, plan to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding. If you become pregnant while taking doxazosin, call your doctor.
if you are having surgery, including dental surgery, tell the doctor or dentist that you are taking doxazosin.
you should know that this drug may make you drowsy or dizzy. Do not drive a car or operate machinery 12-24 hours after the first time you take doxazosin or after your dose is increased.

Side Effects

Although side effects from doxazosin are not common, they can occur. Tell your doctor if any of these symptoms are severe or do not go away:

dizziness
headache
tiredness
blurred vision
decreased sexual ability
nervousness
increased urination
upset stomach
vomiting
diarrhea
constipation
gas
muscle weakness or pain
ringing in ears
dry mouth
stuffy nose
difficulty sleeping
depression
flushing (feeling of warmth)

If you experience any of the following symptoms, call your doctor immediately:

difficulty breathing
fast heartbeat
irregular heartbeat
chest pain
skin rash
swollen ankles or feet
fainting