Duracard 4mg tab (Doxazosin)

Duracard 4mg tab (Doxazosin) 

Duracard 4mg is made by Sun Pharma which is used in the treatment of high blood pressure and benign prostatic hyperplasia. Its main ingredient is Doxazosin that works as an alpha-blocker. Functionally, it works by lowering the blood pressure by relaxing blood vessels. Also it works by relaxing muscle around the bladder exit and prostate, which makes it easier to urinate.

This medicine is for external use and dosages should be adjusted by your doctor. Important thing about this is that it should be consumed with food and time interval should be maintained.

Usually this tab helps to neutralize the blood pressure but in some cases these drugs gets reacted inside. In this case side effects caused by this drug are dizziness, headache, drowsiness, low energy, weakness, palpitations, nausea.

This drug has a tendency to react when consumed with the combination of other drug. Names of some drug which causes life threatening effect are Fluconazole, Ketoconazole, Itraconazole. There are some more drugs but need to confirm with your doctor

 Substitutes Available 

1. Doxacard 4mg Tab (by Cipla Ltd.)

 Side Effects 

1. Dizziness
2. Hypersensitivity 

 Safety 

1. Pregnancy - Consult your doctor 
2. Breastfeeding - Consult your doctor
3. Allergy - Contraindicated if allergic to Doxazosin or any other ingredient