Manufacturer: Cipla Ltd
Salt Composition : Doxazosin(1mg)
Strip of 10 Tablet
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Doxacard 1 Tablet may be prescribed alone or in combination with other medicines. It can be taken with or without food. The dose will depend on your condition and how you respond to the medicine. Follow the advice of your doctor on what is right for you. You need to use this medicine regularly to get the most benefit from it so keep taking it even if you feel well. High blood pressure does not usually have symptoms. If you stop taking it, your blood pressure may rise and put you at risk of heart attack or stroke. You may need to take it for the rest of your life.
Doxacard 1 Tablet is an alpha-blocker. It lowers blood pressure by relaxing blood vessels. It also relaxes the muscles around the bladder exit and prostate, which makes it easier to urinate.
The pharmacokinetics of doxazosin are linear within a dose range of 1–16 mg [5–7]. After oral administration of the standard immediate-release tablet formulation, doxazosin is rapidly and well absorbed. With this formulation, maximum plasma drug concentrations (Cmax) are attained approximately 2–3 h after dosing
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 Doxacard
Dizziness
Headache
Drowsiness
Low energy
Weakness
Palpitations
Nausea
orthostatic hypotension, a form of low blood pressure.
low blood pressure.
liver problems.
cataract surgery.
floppy iris during eye surgery.
a narrowing of the opening between the stomach and the small intestine.
a narrowing of the intestines.
chronic idiopathic constipation.
Doxacard 1 Tablet 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.
Doxacard 1 Tablet may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol.
Doxacard 1 Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Use with caution
Below 9years: Contraindicated
Doxazosin is indicated to treat the symptoms of benign prostatic hypertrophy, which may include urinary frequency, urgency, and nocturia, among other symptoms. In addition, doxazosin is indicated alone or in combination with various antihypertensive agents for the management of hypertension.
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Do not chew, crush or break it. Doxacard 1 Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Store below 30°C
If you miss a dose of Doxacard 1 Tablet, skip it and continue with your normal schedule. Do not double the dose.
Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
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 Doxacard 1 Tablet 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 Doxacard 1 Tablet if you are scheduled for a cataract surgery.
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. Doxacard 1 Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Q. What is Doxacard 1 Tablet? What is it used for?
Doxacard 1 Tablet belongs to the group of medicines known as vasodilators. These substances cause the blood vessels to widen, which helps reduce the blood pressure. Doxacard 1 Tablet can also reduce tension in the muscle tissues of the prostate and the urinary tract. Therefore, it helps to normalize high blood pressure and symptoms of an enlarged prostate.
Q. What should I avoid while taking Doxacard 1 Tablet?
Do not drive or operate heavy machinery until you know how Doxacard 1 Tablet affects you. Do not drink alcohol as it may cause some undesirable side effects like dizziness. Tell your doctor about all the other medicines that you are taking as they may affect your dosage.
Q. What are the side effects of Doxacard 1 Tablet?
The most common side effects of Doxacard 1 Tablet are dizziness, headache, drowsiness, weakness and nausea. However, these are usually not bothersome and resolve on their own. If any of these side effects worry you or persist for a longer duration, please consult your doctor.
Q. How long do I need to take Doxacard 1 Tablet?
The duration for which you may need to take Doxacard 1 Tablet will be decided by your doctor depending 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 lifelong.
Q. How should Doxacard 1 Tablet be taken?
Always take this medicine exactly as advised by your doctor. Doxacard 1 Tablet should be taken by mouth before or after meal and drinks. Usually, it is advised to take the dose two or three times a day at evenly spaced intervals.
