Analogues of "Doxazosin": reviews, instructions for use

"Doxazosin-Vero" has lipid-lowering, spasmolytic, hypotensive and vasodilating action.

In the article, we will consider the instructions for the use of the drug and its analogues.

Basic information: composition, form of release, method of storage

The main active substance of the drug is doxazonin mesylate. In addition, it contains auxiliary components, such as sodium glycinate, milk sugar, magnesium stearate, starch, MCC and sodium lauryl sulfate.

The medicine is given in the form of tablets. On sale, they can come in packs, cans or bottles.

The shelf life of Doxazonin is 2 years. Keep it in a dark, cool, dry place.

From pharmacies, medication is dispensed without a prescription. The cost of the drug is approximately 318 rubles and may vary depending on the region of residence and the pharmacy.

Indications for use

In what cases can Doxazosin be prescribed?

Its use is provided for:

• Chronic heart failure;
• Benign prostatic hyperplasia ;
• Pheochromocytoma;
• Arterial hypertension;
• Obstructed urine outflow.

Contraindications

The drug can not be administered to children under 18 years of age, pregnant women, women during lactation, as well as patients who have hypersensitivity to the components of the medication.

Side effects

"Doxazosin" may cause some side effects.

First of all, it is orthostatic hypotension, which can lead to a fainting condition. To prevent its development, the patient should not abruptly and unexpectedly change the position of the body.

Other side effects include headache and dizziness, drowsiness, nausea, fatigue and fatigue.

In the treatment of hypertension, chest pain, arrhythmia, angina attacks, tachycardia, cerebrovascular disorders, myocardial infarction can be observed.

Very rarely the agent causes the appearance of general abnormalities and allergic reactions: nosebleeds, dry mouth, increased appetite, constipation, urinary incontinence, jaundice, skin rash and so on.

Dosing and Administration

The instruction to the drug says that its reception does not depend on the consumption of food. Tablets are for oral use. At the same time they need to be washed down with water, not chewing.

The necessary dosage depends on the type of disease and the degree of its severity.

For example, with hypertension, treatment starts with 1 mg of substance per day. After 1-2 weeks - if there is no necessary result - the dose can be doubled to achieve the desired effect. After this, the amount of the drug taken again gradually decreases to a minimum.

With hyperplasia, the daily dose is in the range of 2 to 4 mg and can be increased no more than up to 8 mg.

Overdose

Exceeding the dose of the drug can cause a decrease in pressure, which can be accompanied by syncope.

In such a situation, the patient should be in a horizontal position with raised legs. The necessary additional therapy is based on concomitant symptoms.

Analogues

Virtually any medical product has its analogs. "Doxazosin" was no exception. Instead, you can use several other tools that have a similar type of action. In this case, minor differences can be observed only in the list of indications for use and the price category of medicines.

So, what are the analogues of the drug we are considering? "Doxazosin" can be replaced by the following means:

• "Cardura."
• "Omnik."
• Terazozin. "
• "Prazosin".
• "Flosin".
• Artesin.

Consider a little more detail some of the above drugs to understand their basic principle of action.

"Prazosin"

The drug is available in the form of tablets and is designed to lower blood pressure.

In what cases does Prazosin apply? Instructions for use indicate that the drug is intended for the treatment of congestive heart failure and hypertension. An interesting feature of the tool is that its effect is retained for several days after the termination of the reception.

In what doses and with what frequency do you need to apply Prazozin? Instructions for use will answer this question. The initial dose should be 1 mg (1 tablet) 3 or 4 times a day. If necessary, the doctor can increase it.

The drug is contraindicated for use by pregnant, nursing, children and patients with individual intolerance of the ingredients.

Side effects of "Prazosin" can manifest as a sharp decrease in pressure and loss of consciousness, so the first dose is recommended before bedtime.

If the drug is used improperly, dizziness and headaches, constipation or diarrhea, dry mouth, nausea, palpitation, mood swings, irritability may occur.

"Cardura"

The drug "Cardura", the price of which is slightly higher than that of the original drug, is available in the form of tablets. It is intended for the treatment of prostatic hyperplasia and hypertension.

There are also contraindications to the use of "Cardura" tablets. The instruction warns that it can not be used to treat patients who have a hypersensitivity to the components of the remedy. In addition, the drug should be used with extreme caution during pregnancy and lactation, in childhood (because there is no information on the safety and efficacy of the medication), with liver failure, aortic and mitral stenosis, orthostatic hypotension.

As for the necessary doses of "Cardura" tablets, the instruction says the following. The drug should be taken on an empty stomach in the morning or evening, washed down with water and not chewing. The dose of the drug depends on the type of the disease and, if necessary, can be changed by the doctor in greater or lesser degree.

The side effects and results of an overdose are similar to those that we mentioned when considering Doxazosin, so we will not repeat it.

The only thing I would like to note is the cost of "Cardura" tablets. The price of the product is in the range of 266-776 rubles.

"Artesin"

On this preparation we finish analogues. Doxazosin is the main active substance of tablets "Artesin". The drug has a vasodilator and hypotensive effect. Its cost is within 360 rubles.

Used "Artesin" for the treatment of prostatic hyperplasia and hypertension. Take it orally, without chewing. The necessary dosage and frequency of admission will depend on the type of disease and the nature of its course. In this case, start with a minimum dose of 1 mg per day.

The drug is not allowed to be used to treat children and patients with individual intolerance to its components. With extreme caution, it is worth taking the drug to patients with impaired liver function, orthostatic hypotension, mitral and aortic stenosis.

There may be some side effects after taking "Artesin" tablets. The instruction warns that the drug can provoke the appearance of orthostatic hypotension, malaise, fatigue, fainting, peripheral edema, allergic reactions, rhinitis, angina pectoris, nausea and so on.

Reviews about the drugs

How effective are the main drug and its analogues? "Doxazosin", judging by the opinions of patients, has its own pluses and minuses. Men notice that during the treatment with the help of the preparation of prostatic hyperplasia, noticeable improvements were observed. However, at the end of the course of therapy, often the symptoms returned.

With regards to the treatment of hypertension, the reviews are biweekly. While some patients note the high efficacy of the drug, other expected results have not been achieved.

Approximately the same reviews about the analogs of the drug. In one patient, he helps to get rid of the disease, while others are forced to look for a replacement.