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Riflo is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Tablet. It is typically used for the treatment of Enlarged Prostate.
The right dosage of Riflo depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
While these are the most often observed Riflo side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Usually, these side effects of Riflo go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.
It is also important to note that Riflo has a Unknown effect for pregnant women and Unknown effect on lactating mothers. In addition, Riflo's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Riflo related warnings section.
Individuals suffering from medical conditions like Low Blood Pressure (Hypotension), Glaucoma must refrain from the use of Riflo since this can cause severe adverse effects. Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Riflo contraindications section.
Besides this, Riflo may also have severe interaction with some medicines. Refer to the list below for further details.
You should also be aware that Riflo is safe while driving, and is addiction.
Riflo is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
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Is the use of Riflo safe for pregnant women?
Side effects of Riflo during pregnancy are not known because scientific research on this topic hasn't been done.
Is the use of Riflo safe during breastfeeding?
There is no research available on the side effects of Riflo in breastfeeding women. Therefore, its impact is unknown.
What is the effect of Riflo on the Kidneys?
Riflo is completely safe for kidneys.
What is the effect of Riflo on the Liver?
Using Riflo does not have any harmful effects on the liver.
What is the effect of Riflo on the Heart?
Using Riflo does not have any harmful effects on the heart.
Riflo should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Riflo unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Riflo habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Riflo is addictive.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Riflo does not cause dizziness or sleep, so you can drive a vehicle or operate machinery also.
Is it safe?
Riflo is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Riflo for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Riflo
Taking Riflo with food does not cause any problems.
Interaction between Alcohol and Riflo
Taking Riflo with alcohol can have severely harmful effects on your health.
Yes, Riflo is used for the expulsion of large kidney stones. It is presumed that Riflo helps in expulsion of kidney stones by relaxing the ureter and reducing the ureteral spasm which allows easy passage of the stone.
No, Riflo doesn't cause retrograde ejaculation. Retrograde ejaculation occurs when there is an abnormal ejaculation, reduced ejaculate volume and ejaculation force, absence of seminal emission and backflow of the seminal fluid from the urethra to the bladder.
Rarely, Riflo causes a persistent painful penile erection which is not related to an intercourse. This condition is known as priapism. If not treated properly, this condition can cause permanent impotence. Therefore, if you suffer from any such condition while taking Riflo, please inform your doctor immediately.
Yes, Riflo may cause an allergic reaction causing hives, rash, and itching. It may also cause swelling of the eyes, tongue, lips, arms, ankles, throat, feet and lower legs. If you suffer from any of these reactions, please inform your doctor immediately. He may ask you to discontinue using Riflo.
Riflo is a brand name for tamsulosin. It belongs to a class of drugs known as alpha blockers. It is available in the form of a tablet and capsule. It is used in men for the treatment of enlarged prostate (benign prostate hyperplasia or BPH) which may comprise painful urination, difficulty in urinating (incomplete bladder emptying, hesitation, dribbling, weak stream), urgency and frequency. It is also used for the treatment of chronic prostatitis (off-label).
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
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