Generic Name - Doxazosin
Category - Antihypertensive medication.
Indications
High blood pressure.
Generic Doxazosin is indicated to treat high blood pressure (hypertension). High blood pressure adds to the workload of the heart and arteries. If it continues for a long time, the heart and arteries may not function properly, can damage the blood vessels of the brain, heart, and kidneys, resulting in a stroke, heart failure, or kidney failure. High blood pressure may also increase the risk of heart attacks. These problems may be less likely to occur if blood pressure is controlled. Generic Doxazosin works by relaxing blood vessels so that blood passes through them more easily. This helps to lower blood pressure.
Generic for Doxazosin Contraindications and Drug Interactions
Generic Doxazosin is contraindicated in patients, who are hypersensitive to this drug, medications that belong to this class of drugs or had an allergic reaction to it in the past.
Generic Doxazosin should not be taken by patients who have a history of the following ailment conditions.
Kidney disease or
Lever disease.
There are a number of medications that interact with Generic Doxazosin. It is important to take the doctor's counsel if you are taking any over-the-counter medicines, including herbal supplements, during treatment with Generic Doxazosin.
Generic for Doxazosin Dosage
The following information just highlights the general average dosage of GenericDoxazosin
The usual recommended dosage of Generic Doxazosin for hypertension is 1 mg given once daily. Depending on the individual patient's standing blood pressure response (based on measurements taken at 2-6 hours post-dose and 24 hours post-dose), dosage may then be increased to 2 mg and thereafter if necessary to 4 mg, 8 mg and 16 mg to achieve the desired reduction in blood pressure.
Generic for Doxazosin Adverse Effects
Some of the most serious Generic Doxazosin side Effects include dizziness or drowsiness,
fainting spells, numbness in hands or feet, palpitations or pounding heart, irregular heartbeat, swelling of the legs or ankles, difficulty breathing and priapism.
This is not a complete list of all Side effects. Do concur with your doctor and follow his directions completely when you are taking Generic Doxazosin.
Generic for Doxazosin and Pregnancy
Because Generic Doxazosin is secreted in human milk, caution should be exercised when this drug is administered to a nursing woman. Breast feeding mothers should take the doctor's counsel before going for Generic Doxazosin therapy.
Generic for Doxazosin and Breastfeeding
It is not known whether Generic Doxazosin passes into breast milk. Mothers who are taking this medicine and who wish to breast-feed should discuss this with their doctor.
Generic for Doxazosin and Pediatric
The safety and effectiveness of Generic Doxazosin in pediatric patients have not been established.
Generic for Doxazosin and Geriatric
Considering the age-related problems in the elderly patients, dosage selection and administration of Generic Doxazosin is imperative.
Note
The above information about Generic Doxazosin serves as an information resource only and is not intended to substitute professional medical advice, examination, diagnosis and treatment. Always seek the counsel of your doctor, physician or pharmacist before starting any new treatment or making changes to existing therapy.
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