Cardura - Doxazosin - Oral Brand Drug

General Information

• Below is miscellaneous information regarding Cardura.
• Cardura
• dox-AZE-oh-sin

Possible Side Effects

• Dizziness, drowsiness, lightheadedness, headache, constipation, loss of appetite, dry mouth, tiredness, stuffy nose, blurred vision, dry eyes or trouble sleeping may occur the first several days as your body adjusts to the medication.
• If any of these effects continue or become bothersome, inform your doctor.
• Notify your doctor if you experience.

Cardura Storage Instructions

• Store at room temperature away from sunlight and moisture.

Cardura Miscellaneous Notes

• It is important to have your blood pressure checked regularly while taking this medication.
• Learn how to monitor your blood pressure.
• Discuss this with your doctor or pharmacist.
• Your doctor may schedule lab tests periodically to see how the drug is working.

What To Do In Case Of Medical Emergency

• Your condition can cause complications in a medical emergency.
• For enrollment information call MedicAlert at 1-800-854-1166 (USA), or 1-800-668-1507 (Canada).

Overdose

• If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately.
• Symptoms of overdose may include dizziness and weakness.

Medicinal Applications

• This medication relaxes and dilates (expands) blood vessels resulting in lowered blood pressure.
• It is used to treat hypertension (high blood pressure).
• This drug can also be used in males for prostate enlargement (BPH) symptoms such as urinary hesitancy and/or urgency.

Other Medicinal Applications

• This drug may also be used for treating heart failure.

Drug Compatibility Recommendations

• Inform your doctor about all the medicines you use (both prescription and nonprescription).
• Avoid any drugs that increase your heart rate or make you excited like decongestants because it may counteract your blood pressure medicine.
• Decongestants are commonly found in over-the-counter cough and cold products.
• Do not start or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval.

Read Before Using Cardura (precautions)

• Tell your doctor your medical history, especially of.

Usage Instructions

• Take this medication exactly as prescribed.
• Try to take it at the same time each day.
• Take the first dose at bedtime to minimize the chances of getting dizzy or fainting.
• It is important to continue taking this medication even if you feel well.
• Most people with high blood pressure do not feel sick.
• Do not stop taking this medication without consulting your doctor.
• Some conditions may become worse when the drug is abruptly stopped.
• Your dose may need to be gradually decreased.

What To Do In Case Of Missed Dose

• If you miss a dose, take as soon as remembered; do not take if it is almost time for the next dose, instead, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule.
• Do not "double-up" the dose to catch up.
• Check with your doctor if 2 or more doses have been missed.