Doxapress 2mg Tablet

All Details About Doxapress 2mg Tablet

Find out detailed description, uses, directions of use, side effects, warnings and precautions, frequently asked questions about Doxapress 2mg Tablet

Description:

Doxapress 2mg Tablet belongs to a class of medicines called as alpha-blocker. It is used to treat high blood pressure and lower your risk of having a heart attack or stroke. It may also be used to treat mild enlargement of the prostate gland in men (benign prostatic hyperplasia).

Doxapress 2mg Tablet may be prescribed alone or in combination with other medicines. It can be taken with or without food. The dose will depend on your condition and how you respond to the medicine. Follow the advice of your doctor on what is right for you. You need to use this medicine regularly to get the most benefit from it so keep taking it even if you feel well. High blood pressure does not usually have symptoms. If you stop taking it, your blood pressure may rise and put you at risk of heart attack or stroke. You may need to take it for the rest of your life.

The most common side effects of this medicine include dizziness, drowsiness, headache, nausea, and unusual beating of the heart (palpitations). Most side effects disappear when you get used to the medicine. If they bother you or won’t go away, talk to your doctor. To lower the chance of dizziness, rise slowly if you have been sitting or lying down. It may also cause your blood pressure to go too low. Some side effects may be serious and need urgent medical attention. Your doctor may be able to help with ways of preventing or reducing side effects.

If you are pregnant, thinking about becoming pregnant or breastfeeding, ask your doctor before using this medicine. Also talk to your doctor before taking it if have heart failure, liver disease, or kidney disease and if you are having eye surgery for a cataract. Your blood pressure will need to be checked regularly while using this medicine.

Uses:

Hypertension (high blood pressure)

Directions For Use:

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Doxapress 2mg Tablet may be taken with or without food.

Side Effects:

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Ordinary side effects of Doxapress

Dizziness
Headache
Drowsiness
Low energy
Weakness
Palpitations
Nausea

Warning & Precautions:

Alcohol

UNSAFE

Do not drink alcohol while you are taking this medicine. Doxapress 2mg Tablet may cause excessive drowsiness when taken with alcohol.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

The safety of Doxapress 2mg Tablet during pregnancy has not been established. There are no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women, and animal data on reproductive toxicity are insufficient. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing.

Breast feeding

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Doxapress 2mg Tablet may be unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby. It should be used only if the expected benefit outweighs the potential risk. Please consult your doctor.

Driving

UNSAFE

Doxapress 2mg Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision, or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.

Kidney

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Doxapress 2mg Tablet is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment is recommended.
However, talk to your doctor if you have any underlying kidney disease.

Liver

CAUTION

Doxapress 2mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment may be needed.
Employ of Doxapress 2mg Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease.

FAQs:

What is Doxapress 2mg Tablet? What is it used for?

Doxapress 2mg Tablet belongs to the group of medicines known as vasodilators. These substances cause the blood vessels to widen, which helps reduce the blood pressure. Doxapress 2mg Tablet can also reduce tension in the muscle tissues of the prostate and the urinary tract. Therefore, it helps to normalize high blood pressure and symptoms of an enlarged prostate.

What should I avoid while taking Doxapress 2mg Tablet?

Do not drive or operate heavy machinery until you know how Doxapress 2mg Tablet affects you. Do not drink alcohol as it may cause some undesirable side effects like dizziness. Tell your doctor about all the other medicines that you are taking as they may affect your dosage.

What are the side effects of Doxapress 2mg Tablet?

The most common side effects of Doxapress 2mg Tablet are dizziness, headache, drowsiness, weakness and nausea. However, these are usually not bothersome and resolve on their own. If any of these side effects worry you or persist for a longer duration, please consult your doctor.

How long do I need to take Doxapress 2mg Tablet?

The duration for which you may need to take Doxapress 2mg Tablet will be decided by your doctor depending on the condition you are being treated for. For instance, if you are being treated for high blood pressure then you may have to take it lifelong.

How should Doxapress 2mg Tablet be taken?

Forever take this medicine exactly as advised by your doctor. Doxapress 2mg Tablet should be taken by mouth before or after meal and drinks. Usually, it is advised to take the dose two or three times a day at evenly spaced intervals.

Written by:
Dr. T. Sharmila Krishna
M.B.B.S., MD (Biochemistry)

Reviewed by:
Dr. Sureshbabu Yadav
M.B.B.S., DIP.DIAB, F.R.S.H

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