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Pencor/Pencor 2/Pencor 4

doxazosin

Manufacturer:

Unison

Distributor:

Health Alliance
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Concise Prescribing Info
Contents
Doxazosin mesylate
Indications/Uses
Treatment of HTN; urinary outflow obstruction & obstructive & irritative symptoms associated w/ benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH).
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Dosage/Direction for Use
Adult HTN 1 mg once a day, may be increased every 2 wk, titrating upwards to 2, 4, 8 & 16 mg (max) once a day. BPH 1 mg once a day; increased to 2 mg afterwards to 4 mg & 8 mg (max) once a day, should be titrated at 1- to 2-wk intervals.
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Administration
May be taken with or without food.
Contraindications
Hypersensitivity. Hepatic & renal function impairment.
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Special Precautions
Hypersensitivity to other quinazolines (prazosin, terazosin). Pregnancy & lactation. Elderly.
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Adverse Reactions
Dizziness; vertigo (lightheadedness).
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Drug Interactions
NSAIDs especially indomethacin; cimetidine; hypotension-producing medications; sympathomimetics.
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Storage
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Description
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Action
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MIMS Class
Drugs for Bladder & Prostate Disorders / Other Antihypertensives
ATC Classification
C02CA04 - doxazosin ; Belongs to the class of alpha-adrenoreceptor antagonists, peripherally-acting antiadrenergic agents. Used in the treatment of hypertension.
Presentation/Packing
Form
Pencor tab 1 mg
Packing/Price
10 × 10's
Form
Pencor tab 2 mg
Packing/Price
10 × 10's
Form
Pencor tab 4 mg
Packing/Price
10 × 10's
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