Doxazosin - dox-AY-zoe-sin belongs to the general class of medication called antihypertensives. It is using to treat high blood pressure - hypertension.
High blood pressure adds to the workload of the heart and arteries. If it continues for a long time, the heart and arteries may not function properly. This can damage the blood vessels of the brain, heart and kidneys, resulting in a stroke, heart failure, or kidney failure. High blood pressure may also increase the risk of heart attacks. These problems may be less likely to occur if blood pressure is controlled.
Doxazosin works by relaxing blood vessels so that blood passes through them more easily. This helps to lower blood pressure.
Doxazosin is also using to treat benign - noncancerous enlargement of the prostate - benign prostatic hyperplasia "BPH ". Benign enlargement of the prostate is a problem that can occur in men as they get older. The prostate gland is located below the bladder. As the prostate gland enlarges, certain muscles in the gland may become tight and get in the way of the tube that drains urine from the bladder. This can cause problems in urinating, such as a need to urinate often, a weak stream when urinating, or a feeling of not being able to empty the bladder completely.
Doxazosin helps relax the muscles in the prostate and the opening of the bladder. This may help increase the flow of urine anddecrease the symptoms. However, doxazosin will not shrink the prostate. The prostate may continue to get larger. This may cause the symptoms to become worse over time. Therefore, even though doxazosin may lessen the problems causing by enlarged prostate now, surgery still may be needed in the future.
Doxazosin is available only with your family doctor's prescription, in the following dosage form:
Some commonly using brand names are:
In the USA
In Canada