Cardura Tablets 2mg 2x10s

What it is used for: Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia.

Indications as listed by the manufacturer: It is a prescription medicine that contains doxazosin mesylate and is called an alpha-blocker. It is used to treat: the symptoms of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) , high blood pressure (hypertension) .

How it works: Doxazosin helps reduce the symptoms of an enlarged prostate gland by relaxing the muscle around the bladder and prostate gland so you can pee more easily.

Active ingredient: Doxazosin mesylate.

Reported side effects: Heart attack , Weakness of arms, legs or problems speaking which may be symptoms of a stroke , Swelling of the face, tongue or throat which may be the result of an allergic reaction to this medicine , Shortness of breath, difficulty breathing , Increased or decreased heartbeat , Feeling your heartbeat (palpitations) , Chest pain, angina , Irregular heartbeat , Yellowing of the skin or the eyes (jaundice) , Low numbers of white blood cells or blood platelets, which may result in bruising or easy bleeding , Sleepiness, general weaknes , Indigestion, heartburn, dry mouth , Itching , Back pain, painful muscles , Flu-like symptoms.

Known drug interactions: Phosphodiesterase-5-inhibitors (e.g. sildenafil, tadalafil, vardenafil)

The recommended initial dose is 1mg given once daily. After this the usual dose is 2mg or 4mg and 8mg once daily. The maximum recommended daily dose is 8mg. Always consult your doctor or pharmacist for dose adjustments.

Active ingredient: Doxazosin mesylate. Labelled strength: 2mg.

Store this medicine at room temperature, away from direct light and heat.

Manufactured by Cardura Laboratories (Pvt) Ltd.. Country of origin: Pakistan.