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Alpha Adrenergic Blockers, Hypertension Medications,
Cardura, Doxazosin Mesylate

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Doxazosin Mesylate, Indications, RXlist:"Doxazosin mesylate is indicated for the treatment of both the urinary outflow obstruction and obstructive and irritative symptoms associated with BPH: obstructive symptoms (hesitation, intermittency, dribbling, weak urinary stream, incomplete emptying of the bladder) and irritative symptoms (nocturia, daytime frequency, urgency, burning)."
http://www.rxlist.com/cgi/generic/doxazo_ids.htm

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Doxazosin Mesylate, Clinical Pharmacology, Mosby's Drug Consult:"Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) is a common cause of urinary outflow obstruction in aging males. Severe BPH may lead to urinary retention and renal damage. A static and a dynamic component contribute to the symptoms and reduced urinary flow rate associated with BPH."
http://www.genrx.com/genrxfree/Top_200_1999/Drugs/E3007.htm

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Doxazosin Mesylate, Uses, NursesPDR:"Alone or in combination with diuretics, calcium channel blockers, or beta blockers to treat hypertension. Treatment of BPH."
http://www.nursespdr.com/members/database/ndrhtml/doxazosinmesylate.html

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Doxazosin Mesylate, How it works, WholeHealthmd.com:"For high blood pressure, the drug relaxes and widens blood vessels so blood passes through them more easily. For prostate enlargement, it relaxes muscles in the prostate and the opening of the bladder. Note that doxazosin will not shrink the prostate; symptoms may worsen and surgery may eventually be required."
http://www.wholehealthmd.com/refshelf/drugs_view/0,1524,210,00.html

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Doxazosin Mesylate,FDA Advisory Committee Confirms Safety, Efficacy of Cardura (Doxazosin Mesylate) For High Blood Pressure/Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia, May 25, 2001, Doctor's Guide:"Pfizer Inc said today that it is pleased that an FDA advisory panel affirmed that its alpha-blocker Cardura (doxazosin mesylate) is safe and effective as currently labeled for its indications of high blood pressure and benign prostatic hyperplasia."
http://www.pslgroup.com/dg/1fc576.htm

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Doxazosin Mesylate(Cardura), How does this medication work, Mediresourse.net:"Doxazosin mesylate is used for the treatment of mild to moderate high blood pressure . It works to control blood pressure by relaxing blood vessels. It is also used for the treatment of the symptoms of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH or enlarged prostate)."
http://www.mediresource.net/canoe/health/DrugInfo.asp?BrandNameID=698

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Doxazosin Mesylate, How does this medication work, Medbroadcast.com:"Doxazosin mesylate is used for the treatment of mild to moderate high blood pressure. It works to control blood pressure by relaxing blood vessels. It is also used for the treatment of the symptoms of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH or enlarged prostate)."
http://drugs.medbroadcast.com/ASP/DrugInfo.asp?BrandNameID=698

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Doxazosin Mesylate, Side Effects, MedicineNet.com:"An uncommon but dangerous side effect is a drop in the white blood cells which normally help to fight infection. Liver damage is uncommon. Dizziness and fainting can occur if the blood pressure is lowered too fast. Swelling of the ankles and fatigue may occur. Most persons should have periodic blood studies while taking Cardura. This medication will rarely cause nausea, headaches, anxiety, insomnia, drowsiness, nasal congestion and sexual dysfunction. Consult your pharmacist and physician for additional drug interactions."
http://www.focusonwomenshealth.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=714&rd=1

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Doxazosin Mesylate(Cardura), FDA Grants Approval to Market Generic Equivalent to Cardura, October 18, 2000, Advance For Nurses:"KV Pharmaceutical Co. announced that it has received U.S. Food and Drug Administration approval to market doxazosin mesylate, the generic equivalent to Cardura® Tablets (Pfizer) through its generic marketing subsidiary, Ethex Corp. KV will begin shipments of this product immediately. Doxazosin mesylate is a product indicated for use in the treatment of urinary outflow obstruction and irritative symptoms associated with benign prostatic hyperplasis (BPH), and for the treatment of general hypertension. KV received approval on all four strengths of this product -- 1 mg, 2 mg, 4 mg and 8 mg."
http://www.advancefornurses.com/pu.html?update=oct00

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