Doxapress 1mg Tablet

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Doxapress 1mg Tablet belongs to a class of medicines called as alpha-blocker. It is used to treat high blood pressure and lower your risk of having a heart attack or stroke. It may also be used to treat mild enlargement of the prostate gland in men (benign prostatic hyperplasia).

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General Information

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Doxazosin (1mg)

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Micro Labs Ltd

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Product introduction

Doxapress 1mg 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’t 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.

Uses of Doxapress Tablet

Hypertension (high blood pressure)

Benefits of Doxapress Tablet

Hypertension (high blood pressure)
Doxapress 1mg Tablet works by relaxing your blood vessels and making it easier for your heart to pump blood around your body. This lowers blood pressure. If your blood pressure is controlled, you are less at risk of having a heart attack, stroke, or kidney problems. The medicine must be taken regularly as prescribed to be effective. You may not feel immediate benefit after taking the medicine, however it works in the long term to keep you well.

Side effects of Doxapress Tablet

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Doxapress

Dizziness
Headache
Drowsiness
Low energy
Weakness
Palpitations
Nausea

How to use Doxapress 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. Doxapress 1mg Tablet may be taken with or without food.

How Doxapress Tablet works

Doxapress 1mg 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.

Quick tips

It may cause sudden drop in your blood pressure, especially when you first start taking this medicine. To lower the chance of feeling dizzy or passing out, rise slowly if you have been sitting or lying down.
Do not consume alcohol while taking Doxapress 1mg Tablet as it may enhance the blood pressure lowering effect of this medicine causing increased dizziness.
Be cautious while driving or doing anything that requires concentration as it can cause dizziness and sleepiness.
Inform your doctor that you are taking Doxapress 1mg Tablet if you are scheduled for a cataract surgery.
You have been prescribed Doxapress 1mg Tablet for the treatment of high blood pressure.
Lowering blood pressure reduces chances of future heart attack & stroke.
It may cause sudden drop in your blood pressure, especially when you first start taking this medicine. To lower the chance of feeling dizzy or passing out, rise slowly if you have been sitting or lying down.
Do not consume alcohol while taking Doxapress 1mg Tablet as it may enhance the blood pressure lowering effect of this medicine causing increased dizziness.
Be cautious while driving or doing anything that requires concentration as it can cause dizziness and sleepiness.
Inform your doctor that you are taking Doxapress 1mg Tablet if you are scheduled for a cataract surgery.

Safety advice

Alcohol

UNSAFE

Do not drink alcohol while you are taking this medicine. Doxapress 1mg Tablet may cause excessive drowsiness when taken with alcohol.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

The safety of Doxapress 1mg Tablet during pregnancy has not been established. There are no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women, and animal data on reproductive toxicity are insufficient. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing.

Breast feeding

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Doxapress 1mg Tablet may be unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby. It should be used only if the expected benefit outweighs the potential risk. Please consult your doctor.

Driving

UNSAFE

Doxapress 1mg Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision, or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.

Kidney

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Doxapress 1mg Tablet is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment is recommended.
However, talk to your doctor if you have any underlying kidney disease.

Liver

CAUTION

Doxapress 1mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment may be needed.
Use of Doxapress 1mg Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease.

Interaction with drugs

Taking Doxapress with any of the following medicines can modify the effect of either of them and cause some undesirable side effects

Moderate

Sildenafil (Oral Route)

If concurrent use is essential, your doctor may monitor your treatment and adjust the doses as per the observations. It is recommended to lie down if you experience symptoms such as headache, fatigue, sweating or dizziness until they fade away and consult your doctor.

Moderate

Dapoxetine (Oral Route)

Monitor your blood pressure regularly and talk to your doctor if you notice any unusual symptoms. Your doctor may adjust the dose if required.

Moderate

Baclofen (Oral Route)

If concurrent use is essential, watch out for symptoms such as dizziness, fainting, blurred vision, nausea, fatigue, confusion, cold or clammy skin, shallow breathing or rapid pulse and consult your doctor if you experience them. They may adjust the doses as per the observations.

Moderate

Tadalafil (Oral Route)

Moderate

Bortezomib (Injection Route)

Your doctor may monitor blood pressure and adjust the dose, if required.

Frequently asked questions

What is Doxapress 1mg Tablet? What is it used for?

Doxapress 1mg Tablet belongs to the group of medicines known as vasodilators. These substances cause the blood vessels to widen, which helps reduce the blood pressure. Doxapress 1mg Tablet 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 Doxapress 1mg Tablet?

Do not drive or operate heavy machinery until you know how Doxapress 1mg Tablet 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.

What are the side effects of Doxapress 1mg Tablet?

The most common side effects of Doxapress 1mg Tablet 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 Doxapress 1mg Tablet?

The duration for which you may need to take Doxapress 1mg Tablet 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.

How should Doxapress 1mg Tablet be taken?

Always take this medicine exactly as advised by your doctor. Doxapress 1mg Tablet 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.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

N- arylpiperazines

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

CARDIAC

Action Class

Selective Alpha-1 Adrenergic Receptor Antagonists

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References

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Name: Micro Labs Ltd
Address: 27, RACE COURSE ROAD, BANGALORE-560 001, INDIA || Mamring Namthang Road, Namchi-737132, Sikkim || Plot no 37 (CA) 147-151 , 279-281 ,Ground Mezzanine , 1st & 2nd Floor K.I.A.D.B JIgani Bomasandra , Link Road, Bangalore - 562106, India

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General Information

Contains

Marketer

Storage

Product introduction

Uses of Doxapress Tablet

Benefits of Doxapress Tablet

Side effects of Doxapress Tablet

How to use Doxapress Tablet

How Doxapress Tablet works

Quick tips

Safety advice

Alcohol

Pregnancy

Breast feeding

Driving

Kidney

Liver

Interaction with drugs

Sildenafil (Oral Route)

Dapoxetine (Oral Route)

Baclofen (Oral Route)

Tadalafil (Oral Route)

Bortezomib (Injection Route)

Frequently asked questions

What is Doxapress 1mg Tablet? What is it used for?

What should I avoid while taking Doxapress 1mg Tablet?

What are the side effects of Doxapress 1mg Tablet?

How long do I need to take Doxapress 1mg Tablet?

How should Doxapress 1mg Tablet be taken?

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

Action Class

Related lab tests

Kidney Function Test

References

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