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Doxacard 4 Tablet

by Cipla Ltd

Salt CompositionDoxazosin (4mg)

₹100

(strip of 10 tablets)

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Introduction to Doxacard 4 Tablet

Doxacard 4 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.

The most common side effects of this medicine include dizziness, drowsiness, headache, nausea and unusual beating of the heart (palpitations). Most side effects disappear when you get used to the medicine. If they bother you or won&rsquot go away, talk to your doctor. To lower the chance of dizziness, rise slowly if you have been sitting or lying down. It may also cause your blood pressure to go too low. Some side effects may be serious and need urgent medical attention. Your doctor may be able to help with ways of preventing or reducing side effects.

If you are pregnant, thinking about becoming pregnant or breastfeeding, ask your doctor before using this medicine. Also talk to your doctor before taking it if have heart failure, liver disease or kidney disease and if you are having eye surgery for a cataract. Your blood pressure will need to be checked regularly while using this medicine.

Safety Advice for Doxacard 4 Tablet

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Doxacard 4 Tablet may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol.

Doxacard 4 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 4 Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.

Doxacard 4 Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.

Doxacard 4 Tablet is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Doxacard 4 Tablet is recommended.<BR>However, talk to your doctor if you have any underlying kidney disease.

Doxacard 4 Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Doxacard 4 Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.<BR>Use of Doxacard 4 Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease.

How Doxacard 4 Tablet works

Doxacard 4 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.

How To Use Doxacard 4 Tablet

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 4 Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Side Effects Of Doxacard 4 Tablet

Dizziness
Headache
Drowsiness
Low energy
Weakness
Palpitations
Nausea

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FAQ's on Doxacard 4 Tablet

What are the side effects of Doxacard?

The most common side effects of Doxacard 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.

How long do I need to take Doxacard?

The duration for which you may need to take Doxacard 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.

What is Doxacard? What is it used for?

Doxacard belongs to the group of medicines known as vasodilators. These substances cause the blood vessels to widen, which helps reduce the blood pressure. Doxacard 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.

What should I avoid while taking Doxacard?

Do not drive or operate heavy machinery until you know how Doxacard 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.

How should Doxacard be taken?

Always take this medicine exactly as advised by your doctor. Doxacard 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.

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