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Doxazosin

Generic Name
Doxazosin
Brand Names
Cardura
Drug Type
Small Molecule
Chemical Formula
C23H25N5O5
CAS Number
74191-85-8
Unique Ingredient Identifier
NW1291F1W8

Overview

Doxazosin is an alpha-1 antagonist used for the treatment of benign prostatic hypertrophy (BPH) symptoms and hypertension. Other members of this drug class include Prazosin, Terazosin, Tamsulosin, and Alfuzosin. Because of its long-lasting effects, doxazosin can be administered once a day. It is marketed by Pfizer and was initially approved by the FDA in 1990.

Indication

Doxazosin is indicated to treat the symptoms of benign prostatic hypertrophy, which may include urinary frequency, urgency, and nocturia, among other symptoms. In addition, doxazosin is indicated alone or in combination with various antihypertensive agents for the management of hypertension. Off-label uses of doxazosin include the treatment of pediatric hypertension and the treatment of ureteric calculi.

Associated Conditions

  • Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH)
  • Hypertension
  • Ureteric calculus

FDA Drug Approvals

Approved Product
Manufacturer
NDC Code
Route
Strength
Effective Date
State of Florida DOH Central Pharmacy
53808-1017
ORAL
2 mg in 1 1
1/3/2015
DOH CENTRAL PHARMACY
53808-1107
ORAL
4 mg in 1 1
1/15/2019
ROERIG
0049-2760
ORAL
2 mg in 1 1
1/20/2022
Accord Healthcare Inc.
16729-414
ORAL
2 mg in 1 1
3/15/2023
NuCare Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
66267-377
ORAL
4 mg in 1 1
1/6/2023
A-S Medication Solutions
50090-3143
ORAL
8 mg in 1 1
11/30/2021
Apotex Corp.
60505-0096
ORAL
8 mg in 1 1
5/25/2023
Aurobindo Pharma Limited
59651-892
ORAL
1 mg in 1 1
3/22/2024
Aidarex Pharmaceuticals LLC
33261-658
ORAL
4 mg in 1 1
12/30/2013
A-S Medication Solutions
50090-6298
ORAL
4 mg in 1 1
7/31/2021

EMA Drug Approvals

Approved Product
Authorization Holder
Status
Issued Date
No EMA approvals found for this drug.

HSA Drug Approvals

Approved Product
Manufacturer
Approval Number
Dosage Form
Strength
Approval Date
CARDURA TABLET 2 mg
SIN05014P
TABLET
2 mg
8/16/1990

NMPA Drug Approvals

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Company
Approval Number
Drug Type
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Approval Date
No NMPA approvals found for this drug.

PPB Drug Approvals

Approved Product
Registration No.
Company
Licence No.
Strength
Registration Date
No PPB approvals found for this drug.

TGA Drug Approvals

Approved Product
ARTG ID
Sponsor
Registration Type
Status
Registration Date
Doxazosin mesilate Tablets 4 mg
238897
Medicine
A
5/25/2015
Doxazosin mesilate Tablets 1 mg
238895
Medicine
A
5/25/2015
Doxazosin mesilate Tablets 8 mg
238898
Medicine
A
5/25/2015
Doxazosin mesilate Tablets 2 mg
238896
Medicine
A
5/25/2015

Health Canada Drug Approvals

Approved Product
Company
DIN
Dosage Form
Strength
Market Date
No Health Canada approvals found for this drug.

CIMA AEMPS Drug Approvals

Approved Product
Company
Registration Number
Pharmaceutical Form
Prescription Type
Status
DOXAZOSINA CINFA 4 mg COMPRIMIDOS EFG
Laboratorios Cinfa S.A.
63068
COMPRIMIDO
Medicamento Sujeto A Prescripción Médica. Tratamiento De Larga Duración
Commercialized
DOXAZOSINA CINFA 2 mg COMPRIMIDOS EFG
Laboratorios Cinfa S.A.
63067
COMPRIMIDO
Medicamento Sujeto A Prescripción Médica. Tratamiento De Larga Duración
Commercialized
DOXAZOSINA NEO AUROVITAS SPAIN 4 mg COMPRIMIDOS DE LIBERACION PROLONGADA EFG
Aurovitas Spain, S.A.U.
70679
COMPRIMIDO DE LIBERACIÓN PROLONGADA
Medicamento Sujeto A Prescripción Médica. Tratamiento De Larga Duración
Commercialized

Philippines FDA Drug Approvals

Approved Product
Company
License Number
Dosage Form
Strength
Approval Date
No Philippines FDA approvals found for this drug.

Saudi SFDA Drug Approvals

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Company
License Number
Dosage Form
Strength
Approval Date
No Saudi SFDA approvals found for this drug.

Malaysia NPRA Drug Approvals

Approved Product
Company
Registration Number
Dosage Form
Strength
Approval Date
No Malaysia NPRA approvals found for this drug.

UK EMC Drug Information

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MA Holder
MA Number
Pharmaceutical Form
Active Ingredient
Authorization Date
No UK EMC drug information found for this drug.

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