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This medicine is effective in the treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia.
- It helps in relieving difficulty in passing urine.
- This medicine is effective in reducing the size of the prostate.
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.
- It is suggested to take the dose as per the doctor's prescription.
- One should avoid masticating, pulverizing, and shattering of drug.
- Take the dose afre having a meal but take it at the smae time regularly for optimal results.
- Do not terminate the use of medicine without consulting a doctor.
- Prefer to complete the treatment for better efficacy.
- Disclose all the medications you are taking to your doctor.
- If you are suffering from eye disease like cataract or glaucoma and planning to go through an eye surgery then notify your opthalmologists about your usage to this medicine.
- If you are suffering from liver or kidney disease, take the medicine cautiously and go thorugh regular follow-ups through medical rpofessional.
- Relaxes the muscles of bladder and prostate.
- It prevent benign prostatic hyperplasia.
- Nasal congestion
- Inflammation of the nasah passages and throat
- Blurred vision
- Headache
- Sudden lowering of blood pressure on standing
- Retrograde ejaculation
- Dizziness
- Diarrhea
- Orthostatic
Orthostatic hypotension, Severe renal impairment, Cataract surgery (Intraoperative Floppy Iris Syndrome), Prostate cancer, and Severe liver impairment.
Health And Lifestyle
- Strong CYP3A4 inhibitors (e.g., Ketoconazole)
- PDE5 inhibitors (e.g., Sildenafil)
- Alcohol
- Grapefruit juice
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.
Safety Advice For
- High risk
- Moderate risk
- Safe
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.
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Written By
Rakshita Garg
M.Pharma
Content Updated on
Saturday, 13 July, 2024
