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Cardiac Medications

ALPHA BLOCKERS
TYPES:	Hytrin (Terazosin) Cardura (Doxazosin mesylate) Minipress (Prazosin)
BASIC ACTION:	Relaxes blood vessels, which produces a drop in blood pressure
USES:	To lower blood pressure
POSSIBLE SIDE EFFECTS:	Dizziness Headache Sleepiness, drowsiness Fatigue, weakness Swelling of the ankles or feet Nasal congestion Nausea
IMPORTANT INFORMATION:	May cause dizziness with quick change of position. Stand up slowly and gradually. May cause drowsiness or sleepiness, especially at the beginning. Please use caution when driving or operating heavy machinery.

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