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Cardura--a Review Of The Popular High Blood Pressure Medication
By Maryann Hildebrant
What is Cardura?
Cardura is a medication that has been proven to be highly effective in the treatment of two different medical conditions. These are hypertension (high blood pressure) and benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). Cardura is an alpha-blocker. It works by relaxing the blood vessels which leads to lower blood pressure. Also by relaxing blood vessels it releases the tension from the muscles around the urethra in effect improving urinary symptoms in patients with BPH.
How to Take Cardura
Cardura may be taken with or without food. After the first dose a patient may experience an unexpected drop in blood pressure. Cardura should be taken at the same time every day. If you miss a dose take it as soon as you remember as long as it is not too close to your next scheduled dose. Never take 2 doses at once.
Who Shouldn't Use Cardura
Cardura should never be used if a patient has experienced an allergic reaction to any of the ingredients in Cardura or if you have had an allergic reaction to drugs similar to Cardura. Let you doctor know of any allergic reactions you have had in the past and he will make the judgment as to if Cardura is the best choice for treating your condition.
Before a doctor prescribes Cardura they should have a complete medical history. Since Cardura is contra-indicated in pregnant women it is important to let your doctor know if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant. Cardura is excreted in breast milk therefore nursing mothers are urged not to use Cardura. If you have been diagnosed with prostate cancer, low blood pressure, kidney
problems, or liver problems Cardura should be avoided. It is also important to let your doctor know of any food allergies, medication allergies, or to other substances. This may sound insignificant but only your doctor can determine if Cardura will adversely react to persons with certain allergies. Cardura may also interact with certain dietary supplements.
Medication Interactions
There have been some studies that have shown Cardura may interact with cimetidine or verapamil making people who take Cardura in conjunction with these medications feel dizzy and lightheaded. Vardenafil as well as other phosphodiesterase type 5 inhibitors are contraindicated with the use of Cardura. Combining these medications may lead to serious low blood pressure. Remember, it is very important to let your physician know of any medications you are taking before beginning Cardura therapy. By: Maryann Hildebrant Article Directory: http://www.articledashboard.com Maryann is an avid researcher of hypertension (high blood pressure) treatments and medications such as Cardura and runs a successful website dedicated to providing consumers with answers to their hypertension medication questions. For more information on the different types of hypertension medications please visit Maryann's site at hypertensionmedsreview.com
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