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Doxazosin brand name drug belongs to the group of drugs that block alpha1-adrenergic receptors. The drug is prepared in the form of oral drugs and tablets with the following strengths: Doxazosin 4 mg, Doxazosin 2mg, 1mg, 8mg. What are the uses of Doxazosin?
1. Uses of Doxazosin 2mg
Doxazosin brand name drug can be used in both men and women.
In men, the drug works to reduce symptoms of prostate disease (benign prostatic hypertrophy - BPH) such as: difficulty urinating, weak urine, frequent urination, nocturia ... by muscle. inhibits the relaxation of muscles in the prostate gland and part of the bladder.
In women, Doxazosin is used to treat bladder problems in women.
In addition, the drug is also applied to treat kidney stones through the urinary tract.
On the other hand, Doxazosin belongs to a group of drugs called alpha blockers, so it will not be used in the following cases:
Treatment of hypertension Patients with hypersensitivity to any ingredient of the drug Patients with obesity Benign prostatic hyperplasia with one of the following: Urinary tract obstruction, persistent urinary tract infection, or bladder stones. The patient had benign prostatic hypertrophy with hypotension. Women are in the period of pregnancy and lactation and have high blood pressure. Patients with bladder overflow or anuria with or without progressive renal failure.
2. Dosage and administration of Doxazosin
2.1. Doxazosin is taken orally, can be taken with breakfast. If you are taking extended-release tablets, take them whole, do not crush or chew them because they can cause side effects. Also, you are not allowed to split the pill, unless there is a slot on the tablet, and your doctor or pharmacist gives you permission to do so.
According to experts, Doxazosin can cause a drop in blood pressure, especially for a few hours after you take it. The patient will feel very dizzy, even fainting. This is more likely to happen when the patient is taking the drug for the first time, or the doctor increases the dose or restarts the drug after a period of stopping the drug. Therefore, the doctor will consider for you to avoid the above cases to limit the risks such as dizziness, fainting.
Patients need to take the medicine on a regular basis as indicated in order for the drug to be most effective. To avoid missing a dose, take it at the same time of day.
During treatment with Doxazosin, if your condition does not improve or worsen, please inform your doctor. Patients with any questions about how to take the drug should consult their doctor directly.
2.2. Dosage Doxazosin dosage is prescribed based on the patient's medical condition, physical condition as well as the patient's ability to respond to the drug.
For adults:
Usual Adult Dose for Prostate Enlargement
Starting Dose: Immediate Release: 1 mg orally once a day. Extended-release: 4 mg orally once a day with breakfast. Maintenance dose: Immediate release: 1-8 mg orally once a day. Extended-release: 4-8 mg orally once a day with breakfast. For children: Dosage for children has not been studied and determined. Consult your doctor if you are giving this medicine to a child.
Elderly people: Dosage as normal adults.
Renal failure : Dosage as normal adult.
Hepatic impairment: Doxazosin has an effect on liver metabolism, caution should be exercised when used in patients with liver failure.
2.3. Overdose Many patients have overdosed when using Doxazosin . At that time, the patient may experience some symptoms such as: Drowsiness; dizziness, seizures, fainting...
In this case, the patient should be taken immediately to the hospital for examination as well as measures to remove the medicinal properties of the drug from the patient's body.
3. Doxazosin side effects
Here are some recorded side effects of Doxazosin such as: rash, shortness of breath, fatigue, diarrhea, low blood pressure, heart palpitations, painful erection,...
This is not all. There are also side effects that the patient may experience, so during the course of taking the drug, if you encounter any unusual symptoms suspected of being caused by the drug, you also need to notify your doctor.
4. Doxazosin drug interactions
Doxazosin when combined with some drugs can cause interactions, that is, change the drug's ability to work or increase the effect of side effects. This document does not cover all possible drug interactions. Your doctor may choose other medicines to treat you:
Boceprevir: Taking this medicine with the medicines below is not recommended, but may be necessary in some cases. If both medicines are prescribed together, your doctor may change the dose or how often you use one or two medicines. Antihypertensive drugs: Acebutolol, Alprenolol; Atenolol; Avanafil; Betaxolol; Bevantolol; Bisoprolol;.... Tobacco and food can cause interactions when combined with some drugs. Therefore, you should consult your doctor about the simultaneous use of Doxazosin with the above 2 foods. If you are experiencing some of the following conditions such as: Gastrointestinal tract, low blood pressure, kidney disease, liver disease, prostate cancer ... please inform your doctor. Because these diseases can increase the side effects of Doxazosin
5. Be careful when using Doxazosin
To use the drug safely, patients need to note a few things:
Inform your doctor if you are allergic to any ingredient of the drug. Tell your doctor and pharmacist what prescription and nonprescription medications, vitamins, supplements, and herbal products you are taking or plan to take Your doctor will also need to know about any medical conditions you have. Women who need to use the drug should inform their doctor about their reproductive status such as: pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or breast-feeding. Elderly people should consult their doctor about the benefits and risks before using Doxazosin. People who often have to drive and operate machinery should consider taking the drug because it can cause fatigue and dizziness. Thus, the above article has helped readers answer questions about the use of Doxazosin and important notes for safe use. Above is the reference information to be able to better understand your medical condition, the patient should consult directly with the doctor.
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