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Contraindications for Doxazosin Use

Patient was educated on contraindications for using Doxazosin as follows: Doxazosin is contraindicated in individuals with abnormally high heart rates. If your heart rate is being abnormally high (consistently more than 100), with the use of Doxazosin, report this to your physician immediately. Doxazosin is contraindicated in individuals with abnormally low blood pressures. Use of this medication in hypotensive individuals can result in extremely low blood pressure with reduced flow to vital organs, resulting in [...]

How to Take Doxazosin

Patient was educated on how to take Doxazosin as follows: Take the medication at the same time every day, to avoid forgetting the medication. Maintain strict compliance with intake of the medication as ordered, with regards to dosage and frequency, to derive the benefit of Doxazosin. Do not change the dose on Doxazosin without consulting your doctor. Take a blood pressure reading always before you take the pill. Maintain a log of every day blood [...]

Doxazosin and Mechanism of Action

Patient was educated on Doxazosin and its mechanism of action as follows: Doxazosin inhibits the action of catecholamines (adrenaline and noradrenaline) on the Alpha-1 receptors of the blood vessels (both arteries and veins). Action of catecholamines on Alpha-1 receptors result in constriction of arteries and veins. Inhibition of the catecholamine action on these receptors result in relaxation and dilation of arteries and veins. Dilation of arteries results in decreased resistance for the heart, pumping blood [...]

Precautions to be Exercised While Taking Docusate-2

Patient was educated on precautions to be exercised while taking Docusate as follows: Do not increase the dose of Docusate intake without consulting your doctor, to derive the desired effect of having a bowel movement. Docusate interferes with the absorption of many prescription medications. So, space Docusate out by at least 2 hours from other medications. Discuss with your doctor regarding the safety of using Docusate with your other medications. If you miss a dose, [...]

Precautions to be Exercised While Taking Docusate-1

Patient was educated on precautions to be exercised while taking Docusate as follows: Do not use lubricant laxatives, such as, mineral oil with Docusate. Concurrent use of both these laxatives can result in increased absorption of mineral oil into the body that gets deposited in various vital organs, contributing to their inflammation. Discontinue using Docusate, if you experience any acute abdominal pain or rectal bleed. Since Docusate adds large amounts of water to stool, caution [...]