Cardura
Utilised to manage urinary flow dynamics to alleviate urinary urgency and support normal bladder emptying.
- Category
- Prostate Health
- Active ingredient
- Doxazosin
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Tablet
- Strengths
- 1mg · 2mg · 4mg
You will receive a quality generic equivalent of Cardura, depending on stock.
Prescription and consultation requirements for Cardura vary by destination and are determined by the fulfilment partner.
Cardura details
- Conditions
- Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia · Hypertension
- Alternative names
- doxazosin
- Therapeutic class
- Alpha-1 Adrenergic Receptor Antagonist
- Pharmacological class
- Alpha-Blocker
- Contraindications
- severe hepatic impairment; hypersensitivity to doxazosin
- Minor side effects
- dizziness; headache; fatigue
- Moderate side effects
- postural hypotension; nasal congestion; oedema
- Dosage forms
- Tablet
- Administration route
- Oral use
- Supply category
- Prescription-only medicine (POM)
- Originator
- Pfizer
- Onset Time
- 1–2 hours
- Duration
- 24 hours
- Storage instructions
- Store below 25°C.
- Drug interactions
- Antihypertensives; Sildenafil; Ketoconazole
- Age restrictions
- Approved for adults.
- Pregnancy and breastfeeding
- TGA Category C: Use if benefit outweighs risk. Breastfeeding: Consult a doctor.
Serious side effects
priapism, requires immediate medical attention; severe orthostatic syncope, requires immediate medical attention
Patient summary
utilised to manage urinary flow dynamics to alleviate urinary urgency and support normal bladder emptying.
Mechanism of action
Blocks post-synaptic alpha-1 receptors, relaxing smooth muscle tissues in the prostate capsule and urinary bladder neck.
What you will receive
Cardura is the originator brand name, made by Pfizer. We use it to identify the medicine and are not affiliated with Pfizer.
- The fulfilment partner confirms whether the exact brand or an equivalent containing Doxazosin is offered.
- The offered brand, manufacturer and dispatch location depend on the product, destination and partner warehouse.
- Check the final product details at checkout before confirming an order.