Doxacard 2 mg Tablet

Doxacard 2 mg Tablet is a prescription tablet that contains 2 mg of doxazosin in each tablet. It belongs to the alpha-1 blocker class and is used to help lower blood pressure and relieve urinary symptoms caused by benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). This Doxacard 2 mg Tablet is manufactured by Cipla Ltd. and is supplied in a strip/box of 10 packs. Because it is a 2 mg strength, it is a more advanced dose than Doxacard 1 mg Tablet and is typically used after a doctor has assessed how well a lower dose is working.

How it works: Doxazosin in Doxacard 2 mg Tablet relaxes certain blood vessels and helps blood flow more easily, which can lower blood pressure. It also relaxes muscle in the prostate and bladder neck, which can improve urine flow and reduce BPH symptoms.

Doxacard 2 mg Tablet is a mid-strength option between Doxacard 1 mg Tablet and Doxacard 4 mg Tablet, so it may be chosen when a lower strength is not enough but a higher strength is not yet needed. Compared with the 1 mg tablet, Doxacard 2 mg Tablet may have a stronger blood-pressure-lowering effect and may also be more likely to cause dizziness or lightheadedness, especially when starting or increasing the dose.

• High blood pressure
• Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH)
• Urinary hesitancy
• Weak urine stream
• Difficulty starting urination

• Swallow Doxacard 2 mg Tablet whole with water; do not crush or chew unless your prescriber tells you otherwise.
• Take it at the same time each day to help you remember doses.
• The first dose may cause dizziness or fainting, so many patients are told to take the first dose at bedtime.
• Stand up slowly from sitting or lying positions, especially after taking Doxacard 2 mg Tablet.
• You can usually take it with or without food unless your doctor gives different instructions.
• Limit alcohol, since it can worsen dizziness and low blood pressure with this tablet.

Each Doxacard 2 mg Tablet provides 2 mg of doxazosin per tablet. The medicine may be taken once daily in many treatment plans, but the exact schedule and maximum daily dose are set by the doctor based on blood pressure response and tolerability. This 2 mg strength should not be treated as a starting dose for everyone; dose changes are individualized and may be adjusted gradually.

Do not change your dose or stop the medicine without speaking to your doctor.

Common side effects of Doxazosin may include:

• Dizziness, especially when standing up
• Tiredness or weakness
• Headache
• Drowsiness
• Nausea
• Low blood pressure
• Swelling of the feet or ankles

• Doxacard 2 mg Tablet can cause a first-dose drop in blood pressure, so caution is important when starting or increasing the dose.
• Use extra care when driving or operating machinery until you know how this tablet affects you.
• Alcohol may increase dizziness and fainting risk.
• Tell your doctor if you have heart disease, kidney problems, liver disease, or a history of low blood pressure.
• This tablet may interact with medicines used for erectile dysfunction, which can cause a dangerous blood pressure drop.
• If you are having cataract or glaucoma surgery, tell the eye surgeon you take doxazosin.
• Do not change from Doxacard 1 mg Tablet to Doxacard 2 mg Tablet or to Doxacard 4 mg Tablet without medical advice.

• PDE-5 inhibitors such as sildenafil, tadalafil, or vardenafil
• Other blood pressure medicines
• Alcohol
• Nitrates
• Other alpha-blockers

Store Doxacard 2 mg Tablet in its original strip at room temperature, away from moisture and excessive heat.