Doxazosin: Uses, Side Effects & Brands in Pakistan
Doxazosin is an alpha-blocker. It is a prescription medicine used for high blood pressure and enlarged prostate. In Pakistan it is available as tablets, made by 3 different manufacturers. On this page you can read how it works, its common side effects and precautions, and compare the brands and prices available at Medimart.
How Doxazosin works
Doxazosin blocks alpha-1 receptors on smooth muscle. In blood vessel walls this lets the vessels relax and widen, lowering blood pressure. In the prostate and the neck of the bladder it relaxes the muscle around the urine passage, so urine can flow more easily.
What is Doxazosin used for?
- High blood pressure and enlarged prostate
Doxazosin is used to treat high blood pressure, usually alongside other blood pressure medicines. It is also used in men with an enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia) to ease urinary symptoms such as a weak stream, difficulty starting, frequent urination and needing to get up at night. It relieves these symptoms but does not shrink the prostate.
Side effects of Doxazosin
Side effects of Doxazosin are often most noticeable in the first few days. Common ones include:
- Dizziness, especially when standing up
- Tiredness
- Headache
- Swelling of the ankles
- Blocked or runny nose
- Nausea
Get medical help if you faint, have chest pain or a fast irregular heartbeat, or, in men, a painful erection lasting more than four hours.
Precautions and warnings
- The first dose can cause a sudden drop in blood pressure, so your doctor may advise taking it at bedtime; stand up slowly and sit or lie down if you feel faint.
- Avoid driving or operating machinery until you know how it affects you, and limit alcohol, which can add to dizziness.
- Tell your doctor about other blood pressure medicines and erectile dysfunction medicines such as sildenafil or tadalafil, as these can lower blood pressure further.
- If you are due to have cataract surgery, tell your eye surgeon you take it, as it can affect the iris during the operation.
- Let your doctor know if you have liver disease, or if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
Frequently asked questions about Doxazosin
What is the price of Doxazosin in Pakistan?
At Medimart, Doxazosin products currently in stock range from Rs 527 to Rs 3,060 per pack, depending on the brand, strength and pack size. The lowest-priced option right now is Ldura 2mg Tablet at Rs 527. Prices are updated regularly, so the product list on this page always shows the latest price.Which brands of Doxazosin are available in Pakistan?
Doxazosin is sold in Pakistan under brand names such as Cardura (Pfizer Laboratories Ltd), Doxagit (Glitz Pharma) and Ldura (Linta Pharmaceuticals Ltd).Do I need a prescription for Doxazosin?
Yes. Doxazosin is a prescription medicine in Pakistan. Use it only when a doctor has prescribed it, at the dose and for the time they advise.
Can Doxazosin be used during pregnancy?
Let your doctor know if you have liver disease, or if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
Are all Doxazosin brands the same?
Brands that contain the same amount of Doxazosin in the same form are expected to work in the same way, although inactive ingredients, pack sizes and prices differ. Ask your doctor or pharmacist before switching from one brand to another.
Doxazosin brands and prices in Pakistan
Medimart lists 5 products containing Doxazosin from different manufacturers. Compare strengths, pack sizes and prices below and order online with cash on delivery.
