Alfusin 10 mg Tablet - Uses, Dosage, Side Effects ...

Description

Alfusin 10mg Tablet PR is used to treat benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), found in men with an enlarged prostate. It acts as an alpha blocker by blocking the receptors in the urinary tract and causing the smooth muscles in the region to relax. This helps to promote better urine flow and a rection in the symptoms of BPH.
If you are taking a macrolide antibiotic such as erythromycin, alpha blocker like prazosin, or an anti fungal like ketoconazole, do not use Alfusin 10mg Tablet PR. If you take medicine for high blood pressure, or a history of heart problems, alert your doctor.

Dosage

• Missed Dose
  
  If a dose of Alfusin 10mg Tablet dosage is missed, take the dose as soon as you remember it. If it is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and take the next dose. Do not double the dose to make up for the missed one.
• Overdose
  
  Seek emergency medical treatment or contact the doctor immediately in case of an overdose.

Uses

Alfusin 10mg Tablet use by men to treat the symptoms of an enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia-BPH). It does not shrink the prostate, but it works by relaxing the muscles in the prostate and the bladder. This helps to relieve symptoms of BPH such as difficulty in beginning the flow of urine, weak stream, and the need to urinate often or urgently (including during the middle of the night).

• Alfuzosin belongs to a class of drugs known as alpha blockers.
• Do not use this medication to treat high blood pressure.

Warnings for special population

• Pregnancy

Alfusin 10mg Tablet review is not indicated for use in female patients.

• Breast-feeding

  This medicine is not indicated for use in female patients.
General warnings

• Postural hypotension

Caution is advised while using this medicine due to the increased risk of postural hypotension. Patients are advised to get up slowly from a sitting or a lying position to avoid fainting and falling due to a sudden drop in the blood pressure. Report any symptoms such as dizziness, lightheadedness, or drowsiness to the doctor immediately. Appropriate dose adjustments may be necessary based on the clinical condition.

Alfusin Tablet - Drug Interactions

If you use other drugs or over the counter products at the same time, the effects of Alfusin Tablet may change. This may increase your risk for side-effects or cause your drug not to work properly. Tell your doctor about all the drugs, vitamins, and herbal supplements you are using, so that you doctor can help you prevent or manage drug interactions. Alfusin Tablet may interact with the following drugs and products:

• Amiodarone
• Amprenavir
• Atazanavir
• Atenolol
• Cimetidine
• Digoxin
• Diltiazem
• Hydrochlorothiazide
• Itraconazole
• Ketoconazole

Alfusin Tablet - Side-effects

The following is a list of possible side-effects that may occur from all constituting ingredients of Alfusin 10mg Tablet effects. This is not a comprehensive list. These side-effects are possible, but do not always occur. Some of the side-effects may be rare but serious. Consult your doctor if you observe any of the following side-effects, especially if they do not go away.

• Chest pain
• Dizzines
• Upper respiratory infection
• Dizziness
• Exhaustion
• Upper respiratory tract infection
• Headache
• Fatigue
• Alfusin Tablet may also cause side-effects not listed here.