"Doxazosin-Vero" has a hypolipidemic, antispasmodic, hypotensive and vasodilating effect.
In the article, we consider the instructions for the use of the drug and its analogues.
Basic information: composition, release form, storage method
The main active ingredient of the drug is doxazonin mesylate. In addition, it contains auxiliary components such as sodium glyconate, milk sugar, magnesium stearic acid, starch, MCC and sodium lauryl sulfate.
A medicine is produced in the form of tablets. They can go on sale in packs, banks or bottles.
The shelf life of Doxazonin is 2 years. It must be stored in a dark, cool, dry place.
From pharmacies, the drug is dispensed without a prescription. The cost of the drug is approximately 318 rubles and may vary depending on the region of residence and the pharmacy.
Indications for use
When can Doxazosin be prescribed?
Its use is provided for:
- chronic heart failure;
- benign prostatic hyperplasia ;
- pheochromocytoma;
- arterial hypertension;
- obstructed outflow of urine.
Contraindications
The tool can not be prescribed for children under 18 years old, pregnant women, women during lactation, as well as patients who have hypersensitivity to the components of the drug.
Side effects
"Doxazosin" may cause some side effects.
First of all, it is orthostatic hypotension, which can lead to a fainting state. To prevent its development, the patient should not abruptly and unexpectedly change the position of the body.
Other side effects include headache and dizziness, drowsiness, nausea, increased fatigue, and weakness.
When treating arterial hypertension, chest pain, arrhythmia, angina attacks, tachycardia, cerebrovascular disorders, myocardial infarction can be observed.
Very rarely, the drug causes the appearance of general deviations and allergic reactions: nosebleeds, dry mouth, increased appetite, constipation, urinary incontinence, jaundice, skin rash, and so on.
Dosage and administration
The instruction for the drug suggests that its intake does not depend on food intake. The tablets are intended for oral use. At the same time, they need to be washed down with water without chewing.
The required dosage depends on the type of disease and its severity.
For example, with arterial hypertension, treatment begins with 1 mg of the substance per day. After 1-2 weeks - in the absence of the desired result - the dose can be doubled to achieve the desired effect. After this, the amount of the drug taken is gradually gradually reduced to a minimum.
With hyperplasia, the daily dose is in the range from 2 to 4 mg and can be increased to no more than 8 mg.
Overdose
Exceeding the dose of the drug can cause a decrease in pressure, which may be accompanied by fainting.
In such a situation, the patient should be in a horizontal position with raised legs. The necessary additional therapy is carried out based on concomitant symptoms.
Analogs
Almost any medicine has its own analogues. Doxazosin was no exception. Instead, you can use several other tools that have a similar type of action. However, slight differences can be observed only in the list of indications for use and the price category of medicines.
So, what kind of drug are we considering analogues? "Doxazosin" can be replaced by the following means:
- Kardura
- Omnic.
- Terazosin. "
- Prazosin.
- Flosin.
- "Artesin".
Let's take a closer look at some of the above drugs to understand their basic principle of action.
Prazosin
The drug is available in the form of tablets and is intended to lower blood pressure.
When is Prazosin used? Instructions for use indicate that the drug is intended for the treatment of congestive heart failure and hypertension. An interesting feature of the drug is that its effect persists for several days after stopping the intake.
In what doses and with what frequency should "Prazosin" be used? Instructions for use will answer this question. The initial dose should be 1 mg (1 tablet) 3 or 4 times a day. If necessary, the doctor can increase it.
The drug is contraindicated for use by pregnant, lactating, children and patients with individual intolerance to the components of the product.
Side effects of "Prazosin" can occur in the form of a sharp decrease in pressure and loss of consciousness, so the first dose is recommended to be taken before bedtime.
If the drug is used improperly, dizziness and headaches, constipation or diarrhea, dry mouth, nausea, palpitations, mood swings, irritability may occur.
Kardura
The drug "Kardura", the price of which is slightly higher than that of the original drug, is available in tablet form. It is intended for the treatment of prostatic hyperplasia and arterial hypertension.
There are also contraindications to the use of Kardura tablets. The instruction warns that it can not be used to treat patients who have hypersensitivity to the components of the drug. In addition, the drug should be used with extreme caution during pregnancy and lactation, in childhood (since there is no information about the safety and effectiveness of the medication), in the presence of liver failure, aortic and mitral stenosis, orthostatic hypotension.
As for the necessary doses of Kardura tablets, the instruction says the following. The drug should be taken on an empty stomach in the morning or evening, washed down with water and not chewing. The dose depends on the type of disease and, if necessary, can be changed by a doctor up or down.
Side effects and overdose results are similar to those that we mentioned when considering "Doxazosin", so we will not repeat.
The only thing I would like to note is the cost of Kardura tablets. The price of the product is in the range of 266-776 rubles.
"Artesin"
On this drug, we will finish looking at analogues. Doxazosin is the main active substance of the Artezin tablets. The tool has a vasodilator and hypotensive effect. Its cost is within 360 rubles.
"Artesin" is used to treat prostatic hyperplasia and arterial hypertension. It is necessary to take it orally, without chewing. The required dosage and frequency of administration will depend on the type of disease and the nature of its course. In this case, it is worth starting with a minimum dose of 1 mg per day.
The tool is forbidden to use for the treatment of children and patients with individual intolerance to its components. With extreme caution, it is worth taking the drug to patients with impaired liver function, orthostatic hypotension, mitral and aortic stenosis.
Some side effects may appear after taking the “Artesin” tablets. The instruction warns that the tool can provoke the appearance of orthostatic hypotension, malaise, fatigue, fainting, peripheral edema, allergic reactions, rhinitis, angina pectoris, nausea, and so on.
Drug Reviews
How effective are the main drug and its analogues? "Doxazosin", judging by the reviews of patients, has its pros and cons. Men note that during the treatment period with the help of the drug prostatic hyperplasia, noticeable improvements were observed. However, at the end of the course of therapy, often the symptoms of the disease returned.
With regards to the treatment of hypertension, reviews are twofold. While some patients report high efficacy, others have not achieved the expected result.
About the same reviews and about the analogues of the drug. For some patients, it helps to get rid of the disease, while others are forced to look for a replacement.