Duracard 2 mg Tablet

Duracard 2 mg Tablet 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). Duracard 2 mg Tablet is a prescription medicine from Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. that should be used only when a clinician has decided this strength is appropriate.

How it works: Doxazosin works by relaxing smooth muscle in blood vessels, which helps blood flow more easily and can lower blood pressure. In the urinary tract, this tablet also relaxes muscle in the prostate and bladder neck, which can make urination easier.

Duracard 2 mg Tablet is a higher-strength tablet than Duracard 4 mg Tablet? No—the 2 mg strength is the lower of the two listed strengths and is often a practical step when a doctor wants a smaller dose than 4 mg. This strength may suit people who are starting treatment, need a gentler dose adjustment, or need more careful titration because doxazosin can cause dizziness or a drop in blood pressure, especially when first started.

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

• Swallow the Duracard 2 mg Tablet whole with water; do not crush or chew unless your doctor specifically tells you to.
• Take it at the same time each day to help you remember doses.
• Your first dose or dose increases may be taken at bedtime to lower the chance of dizziness or fainting.
• You can take it with or without food unless your prescriber gives different instructions.
• Stand up slowly from sitting or lying positions, especially after taking this tablet.
• Avoid driving or tasks that need alertness until you know how Duracard 2 mg Tablet affects you.

Each Duracard 2 mg Tablet provides 2 mg of doxazosin. The tablet is usually taken once daily, but the exact schedule and whether the dose is increased depend on your condition and your doctor’s instructions; the maximum daily dose is set by the prescriber and is not the same for every patient. Do not change the dose of Duracard 2 mg Tablet on your own, especially if you have just started treatment or have had dizziness with alpha-blockers before.

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
• Headache
• Tiredness or weakness
• Sleepiness
• Nausea
• Nasal congestion
• Lightheadedness, which may be more noticeable when starting the 2 mg tablet

• Duracard 2 mg Tablet can cause a sudden drop in blood pressure, especially after the first dose or a dose increase.
• Use caution if you drink alcohol, because it can worsen dizziness and lightheadedness.
• Be careful when driving, climbing, or using machinery until you know how this tablet affects you.
• Tell your doctor if you have heart disease, low blood pressure, liver problems, or a history of fainting.
• Mention all blood pressure medicines, including nitrates and other alpha-blockers, because the blood-pressure-lowering effect may be too strong.
• If you are taking it for BPH, tell your doctor about any upcoming cataract or eye surgery.
• Do not stop or restart Duracard 2 mg Tablet without medical advice.

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

Store Duracard 2 mg Tablet in the original strip/box at room temperature, away from moisture, heat, and direct light, and keep it out of reach of children.