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Carduran drug works to reduce blood pressure in people with high blood pressure and prostate cancer with or without hypertension. Carduran is made in the form of tablets with the active ingredient Doxazosin 2mg as the main active ingredient.
1. Uses of the drug Carduran
Carduran belongs to the group of drugs for the treatment of bladder and prostate disorders, with the main ingredient being Doxazosin 2mg. The drug is made in the form of tablets and the doctor prescribes Carduran to be used in the following cases:Treatment of hypertension: The active ingredient Doxazosin has the effect of significantly reducing blood pressure, helping to control blood pressure in humans. hypertensive disease. The drug can be used alone or in combination with other drugs in cases where control cannot be achieved by taking it alone. After 2 - 6 hours of taking the drug, blood pressure will decrease slowly and the drug will work for 24 hours afterwards. Treatment of prostate cancer: The active ingredient Doxazosin in Carduran has the effect of reducing urine flow, helping to improve urinary tract and other clinical manifestations of prostate cancer. The drug is used in patients with prostate cancer with or without hypertension. If hypertension is present, the drug is effective in both diseases.
2. How to take and dose of Carduran
Carduran drug is taken orally, take 1 tablet with water. Specific dosage is as follows:
Treatment of hypertension: The recommended starting dose is 1mg/time/day for 1-2 weeks, then gradually increase the dose to 2mg/time/day for the next 1-2 weeks. Depending on the patient's response, the necessary case can be further increased to 4mg, 8mg and up to a maximum of 16mg/day to effectively lower blood pressure. The duration of treatment for each dose before increasing the dose is from 1 to 2 weeks to avoid postural hypotension and fainting. Common dosage is from 2 - 4mg / time / day. Treatment of prostate cancer: The recommended starting dose of Carduran is 1mg/time/day. Depending on the symptoms of prostate cancer and urine flow, the need can be further increased to 2mg, 4mg and up to a maximum of 8mg/day. The duration of treatment for each dose before increasing the dose is from 1 to 2 weeks to avoid postural hypotension and fainting. Common dosage is from 2 - 4mg / time / day. For elderly patients and patients with renal impairment, the same adult dose may be used as outlined above. In case Carduran overdose can cause hypotension, then the patient should be lying on his back, head low and may need to apply other measures to handle the situation.
3. Carduran side effects
Carduran 2mg medicine can cause some unwanted side effects for each treatment purpose, specifically as follows:
Treatment of hypertension: dizziness, headache, nausea, fatigue, irritability in humans, body weakness, edema, drowsiness, rhinitis, fainting. Treatment of prostate cancer: tinnitus; blurred vision; abdominal pain, dry mouth, vomiting, bloating, indigestion, constipation, diarrhea; cholestasis, jaundice, hepatitis ; allergy; anorexia; back pain, musculoskeletal pain, muscle weakness, cramps; sensory changes, insomnia, anxiety, nervousness, nervousness, irritability; dysuria, hematuria, urinary frequency, urinary disorders, urinary incontinence; difficulty breathing, cough, nosebleeds; hypotension, hot flushes; rash, hives, itching, hair loss; impotence, breast enlargement in men, erectile dysfunction; changes in liver function indicators, leukocytes and platelets decrease; weight gain. When taking Carduran, if you see any unwanted side effects, you should immediately contact a doctor or go to a medical facility for timely treatment.
4. Some notes when using Carduran medicine
Carduran drug should not be used in people who are allergic or sensitive to the ingredients of the drug; people with low blood pressure or orthostatic hypotension; people with prostate cancer but with congestion or urinary tract infection, bladder stones; lactating women; patients with anuria with or without progressive renal failure.
At the beginning of treatment with Carduran 2mg, the patient may experience orthostatic hypotension. Even with a small percentage, it is still necessary to instruct patients on how to deal with orthostatic hypotension and warn of possible traumatic situations when drug-induced dizziness.
People with cardiovascular problems such as aortic stenosis, mitral valve causing pulmonary edema, heart failure due to causes (increased cardiac output, pericardial effusion, pulmonary embolism), left ventricular failure, Care should be taken when using Carduran.
If Carduran is used with PDE5 or CYP3A4 inhibitors, caution should be exercised because it may cause hypotension. Patients with symptoms of impaired liver function should be cautious before taking the drug.
If you have cataract surgery, you need to inform your doctor before taking the drug because it can cause soft iris syndrome.
If you see signs of penile erection for a long time (more than 4 hours) during the period of taking the drug, the patient should contact a medical facility for timely treatment, to avoid damage and cause impotence. maybe forever).
When starting to take Carduran, it is necessary to limit the activity of driving or operating machines because the drug can cause hypotension.
Pregnant and lactating women should only use Carduran when they have to or have to stop breastfeeding, because the safety of the drug in this group of people is still limited. The use of Carduran is to reduce the symptoms of prostate cancer and hypertension in patients with or without hypertension.
Best to ensure safety, patients should consult with doctors and pharmacists for better drug use.
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