Country: New Zealand
Language: English
Source: Medsafe (Medicines Safety Authority)
Doxazosin mesilate 2.44mg equivalent to 2 mg doxazosin;
Clinect NZ Pty Limited
Doxazosin mesilate 2.44 mg (equivalent to 2 mg doxazosin)
2 mg
Tablet
Active: Doxazosin mesilate 2.44mg equivalent to 2 mg doxazosin Excipient: Croscarmellose sodium Lactose monohydrate Magnesium stearate Microcrystalline cellulose
Blister pack, PVC/PE/PVdC, 30 tablets
Prescription
Prescription
Srini Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd
Doxazosin is indicated for the treatment of hypertension and can be used as the initial agent to control pressure in the majority of patients. For patients who are not adequately controlled on a singel antihypertensive agent, Doxazosin can be used in combination with another agent such as a thiazide diuretic, a beta-blocker, a calcium antagonist or an angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor.
Package - Contents - Shelf Life: Blister pack, PVC/PVdC or PVC/PE/PVdC - 30 tablets - 24 months from date of manufacture stored at or below 25°C - Bottle, plastic, HDPE bottle, white PP lift n peel cap - 100 tablets - 36 months from date of manufacture stored at or below 25°C - Bottle, plastic, HDPE bottle, blue PP lift n peel cap - 100 tablets - 36 months from date of manufacture stored at or below 25°C - Bottle, plastic, HDPE bottle, blue PP lift n peel cap - 500 tablets - 36 months from date of manufacture stored at or below 25°C - Bottle, plastic, HDPE bottle, white PP lift n peel cap - 500 tablets - 36 months from date of manufacture stored at or below 25°C
2001-04-06
DOXAZOSIN TABLET 1 DOXAZOSIN TABLET _Contains the active ingredient Doxazosin mesilate _ CONSUMER MEDICINE INFORMATION WHAT IS IN THIS LEAFLET This leaflet answers some common questions about DOXAZOSIN tablet. It does not contain all the available information. It does not take the place of talking to your doctor or pharmacist. The information in this leaflet was last updated on the date listed on the last page. More recent information on this medicine may be available. ASK YOUR DOCTOR OR PHARMACIST: • if there is anything you do not understand in this leaflet, • if you are worried about taking your medicine, or • to obtain the most up-to-date information. You can also download the most up to date leaflet from www.apotex.com.au. All medicines have risks and benefits. Your doctor has weighed the risks of you taking this medicine against the benefits they expect it will have for you. IF YOU HAVE ANY CONCERNS ABOUT TAKING THIS MEDICINE, ASK YOUR DOCTOR OR PHARMACIST. KEEP THIS LEAFLET WITH THE MEDICINE. You may need to read it again. WHAT THIS MEDICINE IS USED FOR DOXAZOSIN tablet is used to treat: • Hypertension • Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia It belongs to a group of medicines called antihypertensive. Antihypertensive medicines are a class of drug that help for the treatment of hypertension. ASK YOUR DOCTOR IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS ABOUT WHY THIS MEDICINE HAS BEEN PRESCRIBED FOR YOU. Your doctor may have prescribed it for another reason. This medicine is available only with a doctor's prescription. _USE IN CHILDREN _ There is not enough information to recommend the use of this medicine for children. BEFORE YOU TAKE THIS MEDICINE _WHEN YOU MUST NOT TAKE IT _ DO NOT TAKE THIS MEDICINE IF YOU HAVE AN ALLERGY TO: • any medicine containing Doxazosin mesilate or quinazolines. • any of the ingredients listed at the end of this leaflet. Some of the symptoms of an allergic reaction may include: • shortness of breath • wheezing or difficulty breathing • swelling of the face, lips, tongue or other parts of Read the complete document
1 NEW ZEALAND DATA SHEET 1 DOXAZOSIN TABLETS Doxazosin 2mg Tablets Doxazosin 4mg Tablets 2 QUALITATIVE AND QUANTITATIVE COMPOSITION NAME AND STRENGTH OF THE ACTIVE SUBSTANCE Doxazosin mesilate is equivalent to Doxazosin 2mg Doxazosin mesilate is equivalent to Doxazosin 4mg Chemical Structure: The chemical name of doxazosin mesilate is l-(4-amino-6,7-dimethoxy-2-quinazolinyl)-4-(l,4-benzodioxan-2- ylcarbonyl)piperazine methanesulfonate. The empirical formula is C23H25N5O5• CH4O3S The molecular weight is 547.6. Doxazosin mesilate is freely soluble in dimethylsulfoxide, soluble in dimethylformamide, slightly soluble in methanol, ethanol, and water and very slightly soluble in acetone and methylene chloride. EXCIPIENT WITH KNOWN EFFECT: Gluten: DOXAZOSIN is gluten free. Lactose: DOXAZOSIN contains Lactose. If you have been told by your doctor that you may have intolerance to some sugars, please contact your doctor before taking this medicinal product. For a full list of excipients, see section 6.1. 3 PHARMACEUTICAL FORM DOXAZOSIN 2mg tablets are white, capsule-shaped, biconvex tablets, 4.5mm x 9mm, engraved APO on one side and D2 and a partial bisect on the other side. Each tablet typically weighs 120mg and contains doxazosin mesilate equivalent to 2mg doxazosin. DOXAZOSIN 4mg tablets are white, diamond-shaped, biconvex tablets, 9mm x 12mm, engraved APO on one side and D4 and scored on the other side. Each tablet typically weighs 240mg and contains doxazosin mesilate equivalent to 4mg doxazosin. 2 4 CLINICAL PARTICULARS THERAPEUTIC INDICATIONS HYPERTENSION DOXAZOSIN is indicated for the treatment of hypertension and can be used as the initial agent to control pressure in the majority of patients. For patients who are not adequately controlled on a single antihypertensive agent, DOXAZOSIN can be used in combination with another agent such as a thiazide diuretic, a beta-blocker, a calcium antagonist or and angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor. BENIGN PROSTATIC HYPERPLASIA (BPH) DOXAZOSIN is also indicated for the Read the complete document