Cadura XL Sustained-Release Tablets 4mg (Doxazosin Mesylate)

Adult dose

This medication may be administered with or without food. Swallow the tablet whole with plenty of water. 1. Hypertension Most patients are given 4 milligrams once daily. It may take up to 4 weeks to achieve the optimal effect of this medication. After 4 weeks of treatment, the dose may be increased to 8 milligrams once daily according to the patient's response. The maximum recommended daily dose is 8 milligrams. This medication may be used as monotherapy for blood pressure control. If blood pressure is not adequately controlled with monotherapy, this medication may be used in combination with a diuretic, beta-blocker, calcium antagonist, or ACE inhibitor. 2. Urinary obstruction and voiding dysfunction due to benign prostatic hyperplasia Most patients are given 4 milligrams once daily. The dose may be increased to 8 milligrams once daily according to the patient's response. The maximum recommended daily dose is 8 milligrams. This medication may be used in patients with prostatic hyperplasia, whether or not they have hypertension. In patients with both hypertension and benign prostatic hyperplasia, monotherapy may treat both conditions at the same time. As with other medications of this type, it is recommended that patients be monitored during the initial period of treatment. There are no studies demonstrating that increasing the dose to 8 milligrams increases efficacy. Elderly patients : The usual dose is recommended. Patients with renal impairment : The pharmacokinetics of doxazosin are not altered in patients with inadequate renal function, and there is no evidence that doxazosin worsens renal impairment. Therefore, the usual dose may be administered to these patients. There are no special restrictions on the duration of use.

This medication should be swallowed whole and not chewed or divided. It should not be used in patients with allergies to this drug, hypotension, bowel obstruction, esophageal blockage, gastrointestinal stenosis, chronic urinary tract infections, prostatic hyperplasia accompanied by bladder stones, nursing mothers, hyperactive bladder, anuria, or progressive renal failure. Caution should be exercised with patients who have heart disease or impaired liver function. While taking this medication, various side effects may arise such as dizziness, headache, abdominal pain, hypotension, orthostatic hypotension, myalgia, cough, itching, and urinary incontinence, and if any unusual symptoms occur, consultation with a doctor is necessary. Particularly, there is a risk of dizziness or fainting when starting treatment, so caution is needed when driving or operating machinery. It is advisable to inform healthcare professionals if taken in conjunction with other antihypertensive medications or certain antibiotics, antifungals, etc., as this may increase the risk of hypotension. During pregnancy, the safety of this medication has not been established, so it should be used with caution under a doctor's guidance, and during breastfeeding, administration should be avoided or breastfeeding should be interrupted. There is insufficient safety data for use in children; hence, it is advised not to use it. Elderly patients are at higher risk of hypotension and should use it with additional caution when taking it. In the event of an overdose, immediate help should be sought while lying down with the head lower, and this medication is not removed by dialysis. When storing, keep it out of reach of children and avoid transferring it to another container. Additionally, if undergoing cataract surgery, be sure to inform your ophthalmologist about taking this medication. If erection lasts longer than 4 hours, seek medical assistance immediately. There is no need to worry if empty tablets appear in stool during the use of this medication.

• Dry mouth
• weakness
• low back pain
• chest pain
• peripheral edema
• orthostatic hypotension
• dizziness
• headache
• vertigo
• abdominal pain

This medication may be sensitive to air and moisture, so it should be stored in a tightly sealed container. It is recommended to maintain a storage temperature between 1 to 30 degrees Celsius at room temperature. This will help keep the drug's effects safely for an extended period.

Appearance

White film-coated tablets that are round and biconvex, with a small hole on one side.

Package unit

100 tablets (10 tablets/blister x 10)