
Cardura 1mg
Trade Name:
Cardura
Composition
Each tablet contains:
Doxazosin mesylate 1.213 mg,
which corresponds to the content of Doxazosin 1 mg
Inactive ingredients:
Sodium carboxymethyl starch, lactose monohydrate, microcrystalline cellulose, magnesium stearate, sodium lauryl sulfate.
Properties
The appointment of doxazosin to patients with symptoms of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) leads to a significant improvement in urodynamics and a decrease in the manifestations of symptoms of the disease. This action of the drug is associated with a selective blockade of α1-adrenergic receptors located in the stroma and capsule of the prostate and bladder neck.
It has been proven that doxazosin is a blocker of α1-adrenergic receptors subtype 1A, which make up approximately 70% of all α1-adrenergic receptor subtypes located in the prostate gland. This explains its effect in patients with BPH.
The maintenance effect of doxazosin treatment and its safety have been proven with long-term use of the drug (for example, up to 48 months).
Indications
— benign of prostatic hyperplasia;
— for the treatment of urinary retention and other symptoms associated with BPH;
— arterial hypertension (as part of combination therapy).
Dosage and administration
The drug is taken orally, in the morning or in the evening.
Benign prostatic hyperplasia:
The recommended initial dose of Cardura is 1 mg 1 time / day in order to minimize the possibility of developing postural hypotension and / or syncope. The dose can be increased to 2 mg, and then up to 4 mg and up to the maximum recommended dose of 8 mg. The recommended interval for increasing the dose is 1-2 weeks. Usually the recommended dose is 2-4 mg 1 time / day.
Contraindications
— severe liver failure (due to lack of experience in this category of patients);
-urinary tract infections;
-anuria;
Side effects
On the part of the organ of vision: often — a violation of color perception; infrequently — atonic iris syndrome.
From the digestive system: often — abdominal pain, diarrhea, dyspepsia, dryness of the oral mucosa; infrequently — flatulence, constipation, vomiting.
From the nervous system: often — paresthesia; infrequently — hypesthesia, tremor.
Storage
Store at a temperature not exceeding 30°C.
Package:
Carton box contains 3 blisters of 7 tablets and paper leaflet