University:
Northwest College
Course:
VN 210 | Introduction to Pharmacology
Academic year:

2023
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317

Pages:

2
Author:

Yesenia M.

doxazosin-gen. Alpha-1 adrenergic blocker (Cardura) Trade no Be (lungs) PO: IR-Iing QD Therapeutic class Drug for ITN and BPY * max rumg/day Pharmacological class. Alphatadienergic blucker. actionsluses is a selective alphat adrenergic blocker -blacks alpha 1 receptors in vascular smooth muscle, so has few ale on other autonamic organs and preferred over nonselective beta blockers dilates artenes and veins (vessels) and causes rapid fall in B19 - -relax smooth muscle around the prostate gland. (for BPH) -PP1 - BPH take it to relieve dysuria - ER form is approved to tx BPH, but HIN (Cardura XL) monitor for profound hypotension and Poss. Syncope 24hrs slp first few doses alt first dose Phenomenon * -first-dose Phenomenom can occur when med is resumed atter period withdrawal and when dosage ↑. of Pregnancy CAT (safe) onset: 4-811RS (BP) 2 weeks (BPH) Peak: 2-3HRS Duration: 24 HRS. abnormal physical wears lack of energy ale: dizziness, dyspnea, asthenia, HA Hypotension, orthostatic hypotens 100, somnolence (@severe sis) orthostatic hypotension is toleratable * may cause mlo615 after few doses. I dift swing the light may Cause contraindications: Hypersensitivity Allergy depression (dyspnor Interactions: brug: additive effects on bly when taken Tother HTN meds -admin - viagra = additive blp & effects and symptomatic hypotension. - NSAIDS anti-HTN effects labs: unknown. Herbal/Food unknown TX overdose: Hypotension +x: Vasopressor iv infusion of fluids I doxazosin (Cardura) dox Azos In 1st pass effect. vessels Lil Alpha 1 adrenergic blocker. neres a Ba-linge