Analogues of "Doxazosin": reviews, instructions for use

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

In the article we will consider the instruction on the use of the preparation and its analogues.

General information: Composition, form of release, storage method

The main active ingredient of the preparation 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.

Drug is dispensed from pharmacies 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:

• of chronic heart failure;
• benign prostatic hyperplasia;
• pheochromocytoma;
• arterial hypertension;
• hindered urine outflow.

Contraindications

The drug can not be administered to children under 18 years of age, pregnant women, women during lactation, and patients who are hypersensitive to the components of the medication. Side effects of

"Doxazosin" may cause some side effects.

Primarily, this is orthostatic hypotension, which can lead to fainting. 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 can occur chest pain, arrhythmia, angina attacks, tachycardia, cerebrovascular disorders, myocardial infarction.

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

Way of administration and dose of

The instruction to the drug says that its reception is not dependent on eating. Tablets are for oral use. At the same time they need to be washed down with water, not chewing.

The dosage required depends on the type of the 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 that, 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 may cause a decrease in pressure, which may be accompanied by syncope.

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

Analogs

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".
• Therazosin
• Therazosin
• Prazosin
• Flosin
• Artesin

Let's take a look at some of the preparations described above in order to understand their basic principle of action.

Prazosin

The product is available in the form of tablets and is designed to reduce blood pressure.

When is "Prazosin" used? 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 persists for several days after the termination of the reception.

In what doses and with what frequency should I use Prazosin? 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, lactating, children and patients with individual intolerance of the constituent agents.

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

If the product is incorrectly used, dizziness and headaches, constipation or diarrhea, dry mouth, nausea, palpitations, 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 arterial 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 hypersensitivity to the components of the drug. In addition, the drug should be used with extreme caution during pregnancy and lactation, in childhood( since there is no information on the safety and efficacy of the medication), with liver failure, aortic and mitral stenosis, orthostatic hypotension.

As for the required doses of "Cardura" tablets, the instruction says the following. The drug should be taken on an empty stomach in the morning or in the 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.

Side effects and overdose results are similar to those 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.

"Artesin" is used 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 product is not to be used for the treatment of children and patients with individual intolerance to its components. With special caution it is necessary to take the drug for patients with impaired liver function, orthostatic hypotension, mitral and aortic stenosis.

Some side effects may appear 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 of

products How effective are the main drug and its analogs?"Doxazosin", judging by the opinions of patients, has its own pluses and minuses. Men note 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 respect to the treatment of hypertension, the reviews are biweekly. While some patients note the high efficacy of the remedy, others have not achieved the expected result.

Approximately the same feedback about the analogues of the drug. In one patient, he is a great help in getting rid of the disease, while others are forced to look for a replacement.