This medicine is effective in the treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia.
It should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of medicine may be required. Please consult your doctor.
Information not available, seek advice from your doctor.
It can cause drowsiness or lack of attention when consumed with alcohol.
It may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Avoid driving if these symptoms occur.
There is no sufficient information available regarding the use of it during pregnancy. Please consult your doctor.
There is no sufficient information available regarding the use of it during breastfeeding. Please consult your doctor.
It is an alpha receptor-blocking ingredient that relaxes the muscles present around the bladder exit and prostate gland and facilitates urine to pass easily.
Orthostatic hypotension, Severe renal impairment, Cataract surgery (Intraoperative Floppy Iris Syndrome), Prostate cancer, and Severe liver impairment.
Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) is a medical condition in which the prostate gland in men grows larger than normal and causes problems with urination like frequent urination or weak urine stream.
You must consult your doctor before you start taking these medications. Geripod can sometimes cause low blood pressure and fainting. Taking sildenafil along with Geripod can further deteriorate the condition. It could also lead to increased chances of drop in blood pressure in a few sensitive patients. As a result, there could be increase in chances of fainting which could be dangerous.
Yes, Geripod may cause a drop in blood pressure. This most commonly occurs while taking the first dose of this medicine. Hence, you should be cautious while driving, operating any machinery, or doing any important work during the initial days of treatment. Consult your doctor before you start taking this medication.
It is usually advised to take the dose of Geripod daily with a meal. Prefer taking it at the same time of the day. In patients with any kidney impairment, the dose is reduced by the doctor. Patients who are unable to swallow the capsules can open the capsule and sprinkle the powder on a tablespoon of apple sauce. Consume this mixture immediately within 5 minutes without chewing and drink a glass of cool water immediately afterwards.
In some cases, Geripod has shown specific side effect on the eyes. It has been observed that during an eye surgery the iris tends to get floppy and pupil size becomes small in patients taking Geripod. This makes the operation difficult and tedious. Hence, you should always inform your eye specialist about any history related to the use of Geripod. Also, the doctor should be informed about all the medication that you are on before starting the treatment.
Geripod usually does not affect erectile function. However, Geripod may cause other sexual problems like ejaculatory dysfunction and failure to ejaculate. If you experience any side effects or uneasiness while taking this medication, contact your doctor immediately.
Geripod is a medicine given for the treatment of difficulty in urination, urinary dribbling, a strong urge to urination, and frequent urination during the night. It is also used to relieve other symptoms associated with benign enlargement of the prostate gland. It works by reducing the tension in the muscles of the urinary tract like the prostate gland and urethra. It facilitates an easier flow of urine through the urethra, and hence, is very useful in men with difficulty of urination.
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