alpha 1 blockers - doxazosin

Question 1

what is alpha 1 blocker - doxazosin (cardura) used to treat

Answer 1

hypertension
benign prostatic hypertrophy (BPH)

Question 2

what are the adverse reactions of doxazosin (cardura)

Answer 2

orthostatic hypotension
reflex tachycardia
headache or dizziness

Question 3

after how many doses will you usually see the adverse reaction orthostatic hypotension after using doxazosin (cardura)

Answer 3

especially after 1st dose

Question 4

what should be monitored/interventions should be in place when on doxazosin

Answer 4

monitor for orthostatic hypotension and pulse

report significant drop of >20 mmhg systolic between lying/standing to provider

Question 5

at what time interval should you monitor for orthostatic hypotension after 1st dose of doxazosin

Answer 5

2 to 6hrs after 1st dose

Question 6

what are the instructions you would give a client on doxazosin

Answer 6

report dizziness; syncope
rise slowly
take doxazosin at bedtime

Question 7

what are the interactions of doxazosin

Answer 7

sildenafil (viagra) and other phosphodiesterase inhibitors may increase risk for hypotension

Question 8

around what time should doxazosin be administered

Answer 8

at bedtime – especially first dose