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What is Cardura?
Cardura is a brand medication that contains Doxazosin, which belongs to a class of medications known as alpha blockers. It works by relaxing your blood vessels in the body and relaxing the muscles of your prostate. It is therefore used to treat high blood pressure and benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH).
How to use it?
Cardura is available as controlled-release tablets. It may be taken with or without food. Do not break or chew tablets.
For high blood pressure and benign prostatic hyperplasia, start with 4 mg once daily, the dose can be adjusted after 4 weeks, then increase if necessary to 8 mg once daily.
Who should not take Cardura?
- People who are allergic to any component of Cardura.
Pharmacist Tips:
- Get up slowly from sitting or lying positions as it can make you dizzy.
Common dosing schedule:
Take Cardura at the same time every day.
This schedule is for reference only, adjustments may be made according to individual needs.
Some common medications Cardura may interact with:
- Phosphodiesterase inhibitors, e.g. Sildenafil, Tadalafil, Vardenafil
- Other antihypertensives, e.g. Amlodipine, Losartan, Propranolol
- Pholcodine
Please notify your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking the above medication, dosage adjustments might be needed.
Where to buy Cardura in Hong Kong?
In Hong Kong, Cardura is a prescription only medicine, and requires a prescription from a doctor to be purchased in a pharmacy. It can also be obtained from doctors. To find a pharmacy near you, refer to the list of pharmacies (“Authorized Sellers of Poisons”) from the Hong Kong Department of Health.
For more information about drug names and ingredients, you can visit Hong Kong’s Drug Office at https://www.drugoffice.gov.hk
Need more information?
For detailed information about the use of Cardura in children, pregnancy and breastfeeding, and for questions about drug interactions, please check with your pharmacist or doctor.
Disclaimer: our goal is to provide you with the most relevant drug information and common dosage for Hong Kong. This information does not constitute medical advice. For specific treatment recommendations and advice, always discuss with your doctor or pharmacist, and follow the instructions included with your specific medicine.
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