Detailed Drug Information:

DRUG CLASS AND MECHANISM: Cardura is an inhibitor of the alpha 1adrenergic nervous system. Elevated blood pressure (hypertension) islowered as the action of these nerves, which promote constriction of bloodvessels, is blocked.

Cardura was also found to relax the muscles around the prostate glandwhich is also under the influence of the alpha adrenergic portion nervoussystem. This can makes urination easier for men affected by enlargedprostate glands.

PREPARATIONS: 1mg, 2mg, 4mg, and 8mg oral tablets.

STORAGE: Store in a dry place at 30 degrees C (86 F).

PRESCRIBED FOR: Cardura is used for the control of elevatedblood pressure (hypertension) and for benign prostatic hyperplasia(noncancerous enlargement of the prostate gland).

DOSING: Cardura should be taken at doses specifically directedby your physician. This medication can be taken with or without food. Cardura should be taken the same time each day to maintain proper bloodlevels. Do not take Cardura within two hours of taking an antacid. Ifstopped you must taper the dose.

DRUG INTERACTIONS: Do not use in excess. First doses ofCardura or any Alpha 1 inhibitor should be taken with caution. The first doses maycause excessive lowering of the blood pressure and cause dizziness andfainting. Strict compliance with dosing is mandatory. Usually a slowincrease in dosing is desirable.

PREGNANCY: This medication should be taken whilepregnant only if strongly indicated.

SIDE EFFECTS: An uncommon but dangerous side effect is a drop inthe white blood cells which normally help to fight infection. Liver damageis uncommon. Dizziness and fainting can occur if the blood pressure islowered too fast. Swelling of the ankles and fatigue may occur. Mostpersons should have periodic blood studies while taking Cardura. Thismedication will rarely cause nausea, headaches, anxiety, insomnia,drowsiness, nasal congestion and sexual dysfunction. Consult yourpharmacist and physician for additional drug interactions.