Drug Identity
Active Ingredient
Doxazosin
Drug Class
Cardiac Care
Chemical Class
Quinazoline
Pharmacological Group
on the basis of mechanism of action and also cl...
What is Cardura?
hypertension (high blood pressur...
used to treat hypertension (high blood pressure) or to improve urination in men with benign prostatic hyperplasia (enlarged prostate)
hypertension
used to treat hypertension
How It Works
Chemical Class
Quinazoline
Pharmacological Group
on the basis of mechanism of action and also classified in Antihypertensive Agents pharmacological group
It is of Synthetic origin and belongs to Quinazoline. It belongs to Alpha-1 adrenergic antagonist pharmacological group on the basis of mechanism of action and also classified in Antihypertensive Agents pharmacological group. The Molecular Weight of Doxazosin (Mesylate) is 451.47. Its pKa is 6.93.
How to Take It
1
Adult · PO
1 mg — 24 hourly
Initial Dose
2
Adult · PO
2 to 4 mg — 24 hourly
Recommended titration interval is 1 to 2 weeks Max. Dose 8 mg/day
3
Adult
Scraped Dose
Take doxazosin exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Follow all directions on your prescription label. Your doctor may occasionally change your dose. Do not use this medicine in larger or smaller a
4
Child
Not recommended in this age group
Safety Alerts
History of postural hypotension and micturition syncope
Important Warnings
Care with initial dose (postural hypotension)
monitor BP regularly, cataract surgery (risk of intra-operative floppy iris syndrome), elderly, heart failure, pulmonary oedema due to aortic or mitral stenosis, hepatic and renal impairment
Side Effects
Anxietyback paincoughingdyspneafatigueinfluenza-like symptomsmyalgiaparaesthesiasleep disturbancevertigoagitationanginaarthralgiaepistaxisgout
Drug Interactions
Beta-blockers
diuretics
ACE inhibitors
calcium channel blockers
sildenafil
tadalafil
vardenafil.
Pregnancy & Lactation
Pregnancy
Risk cannot be ruled out.
Lactation
Contraindicated, avoid
Storage
Store Below 30°C. Tab Store Below 40°C. Protect from Sunlight and Moisture.
Price Intelligence
Rs 378.3
DVAGO observed price · per pack of 10 · as of 30 July 2026
Rs 37.83 per unit
No approved ceiling matched to this exact pack and strength.
Prices across sources
DVAGOper pack of 10Rs 378.3
ServaidRs 554
Should you consider an alternative?
Other options containing Doxazosin, and what they are not.You pay Rs 131 more than the cheapest equivalent
Identical active ingredient at the same strength. Cheapest per unit first.
Ordered by lowest price per unit where a pack size is known, then by price. Order is never affected by sponsorship. Not medical advice — confirm any change with your pharmacist or doctor.
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