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Doxacard 1 mg Tablet

Manufactured by: Cipla Ltd.
Composition: Doxazosin
Prescription Required: Yes
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Description

Doxacard 1 mg Tablet is an antihypertensive medicine which is used to treat high blood pressure and relieve symptoms of Benign Prostatic Hypertrophy (prostate enlargement) such as painful urination or urinary urgency. This medicine should be used with caution since it may cause a temporary loss of consciousness due to the sudden decrease in blood pressure (syncope). This medicine is not recommended for use in children.

Side effects

Major & minor side effects for Doxacard 1 mg Tablet

  • Hypersensitivitysevererare
  • Increased/Irregular heart ratesevere
  • Jaundicesevererare
  • Unusual bleeding or bruisingsevererare
  • Blood in urinesevere
  • Respiratory tract infection
  • Urinary tract infection
  • Dizziness
  • Orthostatic Hypotension
  • Swelling of ankles or feet
  • Prolonged and painful erectionsevererare
SEVERE
Contact your doctor immediately if any of these symptoms are experienced on a regular basis.
RARE
Observed in a small fraction of population.
This is not an exhaustive list of side effects. Please inform your doctor if you experience any adverse reaction to the medication.

Highlights

Commonly asked questions for Doxacard 1 mg Tablet

Onset of action

The antihypertensive effect of this medicine can be observed within 1-2 hours of administration of the dose.

Duration of effect

Doxacard 1 mg Tablet remains active in the body for up to 24 hours after administration.

Safe with alcohol?

moderate
It is recommended that you do not consume alcohol while taking this medicine due to the increased risk of drowsiness, dizziness, very low blood pressure, and fainting. It is advised that you do not perform any activities that require high mental alertness like driving a vehicle or operating machinery if you consume alcohol while taking this medicine. Report any incidence of breathing difficulty or dizziness to the doctor immediately.

Is it habit forming?

No habit forming tendencies were reported.

Usage in pregnancy?

This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless necessary. The risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before taking this medicine.

Usage while breast-feeding?

This medicine is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women unless necessary. The risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before taking this medicine. If the medicine is used, the infants should be monitored closely for any adverse effects.

Substitutes

List of substitutes for Doxacard 1 mg Tablet

Below is the list of medicines, which have the same composition, strength and form as Doxacard 1 mg Tablet, and hence can be used as its substitute.
Duracard 1 mg Tablet
Sun Pharma Laboratories Ltd.

What is it prescribed for?

Uses of Doxacard 1 mg Tablet

  • Hypertension

    This medicine is used to reduce high blood pressure by relaxing the blood vessels and allowing the blood to flow smoothly.

  • Benign prostatic hyperplasia

    This medicine is used in the treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia (prostate enlargement) for relaxing the smooth muscles and relieving the symptoms of painful and frequent urination.

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When not to use?

Contraindications of Doxacard 1 mg Tablet

  • Allergy

    This medicine is not recommended for use in patients with a known allergy to doxazosin or any other quinazolines.

Dosage

  • Missed Dose

    If a dose of Doxacard 1 mg Tablet is missed, take the dose as soon as you remember it. If it is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and take the next dose. Do not double the dose to make up for the missed one.

  • Overdose

    Seek emergency medical treatment or contact the doctor immediately in case of an overdose.

Interactions

All drugs interact differently for person to person. You should check all the possible interactions with your doctor before starting any medicine.

Interaction with Alcoholmoderate

  • Description

    - N/A

  • Instructions

    - It is recommended that you do not consume alcohol while taking this medicine due to the increased risk of drowsiness, dizziness, very low blood pressure, and fainting. It is advised that you do not perform any activities that require high mental alertness like driving a vehicle or operating machinery if you consume alcohol while taking this medicine. Report any incidence of breathing difficulty or dizziness to the doctor immediately.

Interaction with Medicine

  • Tizanidinesevere
  • Sodium oxybatesevere
  • Mixed grass pollens allergen extractsevere

Disease interactions

  • Hypotension

    severe
    This medicine should be used with caution in patients with a known history of hypotension or patients on high blood pressure medicines due to the increased risk of a sudden drop in blood pressure and loss of consciousness. Report any symptoms such as dizziness, lightheadedness, headache, increased or decreased heart rate, or fainting to the doctor immediately. It is advised that you do not perform any activities that require high mental alertness like driving a vehicle or operating machinery while taking this medicine. Appropriate dose adjustments may be necessary based on the clinical condition of the patient.

  • Liver Disease

    moderate
    This medicine should be used with caution in patients with a known history of liver disease or active liver disease due to the increased risk of adverse effects. Close monitoring of liver functions may be necessary for such patients while taking this medicine. Appropriate dose adjustment or replacement with a suitable alternative may be required based on the clinical condition of the patient.

Food interactions

  • Information not available.

Lab interactions

  • Information not available.
This is not an exhaustive list of possible drug interactions. You should consult your doctor about all the possible interactions of the drugs you’re taking.

General Instructions

Use Doxacard 1 mg Tablet only for the conditions specified by the doctor. Do not take this medicine in larger amounts than prescribed or share this medicine with others. Report to the doctor all your medical conditions and current medicines including herbs and supplements before taking this medication. Report any undesired effects or lack of improvement to the doctor on priority.

Warnings

Warnings for special population

  • Pregnancy

    - This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless necessary. The risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before taking this medicine.

  • Breast-feeding

    - This medicine is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women unless necessary. The risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before taking this medicine. If the medicine is used, the infants should be monitored closely for any adverse effects.

General warnings

  • Use in pediatrics

    - This medicine is not recommended for use in children.

  • CNS effects

    - Doxacard 1 mg Tablet may cause drowsiness and it may affect your thinking and judgment. Hence, it is advised that you do not perform any activities that require high mental alertness like driving a vehicle or operating heavy machinery, especially for 24 hours after the first dose or after increasing the dose of this medicine.

  • Syncope

    - This medicine should be used with caution due to the increased risk of temporary loss of consciousness caused by a sudden decrease in the blood pressure. Close monitoring of blood pressure may be necessary based on the clinical condition of the patient.

Other details

  • Can be taken with or without food, as advised by your doctor
  • To be taken as instructed by doctor
  • May cause sleepiness

How it works

This medicine works by relaxing the blood vessels. This allows the blood to flow smoothly and decreases the blood pressure. It also relaxes the muscles of the prostate gland and relieves the symptoms of patients with benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH).

Legal Status

Approved
Approved
Approved
Approved

Classification

Category
Antiadrenergic agents, peripherally acting, Alpha-blockers
Schedule
Schedule H

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