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Alfusin, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Tablet. It is primarily used for the treatment of Enlarged Prostate.
The correct dosage of Alfusin depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. 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.
Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Alfusin can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Normally, these side effects of Alfusin are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.
In addition, Alfusin's effect is Safe during pregnancy and Unknown for lactating mothers. In addition, Alfusin's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Alfusin related warnings section.
Alfusin can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Alfusin in conditions like Liver Disease. Other contraindications of Alfusin have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Besides this, Alfusin may also have severe interaction with some medicines. See below for a complete list.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Alfusin is considered safe while driving, and is addictive.
Alfusin 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 Alfusin safe for pregnant women?
There are no side effects of Alfusin in pregnant women.
Is the use of Alfusin safe during breastfeeding?
No research work has been carried out till date on effect of Alfusin on breastfeeding women. So it is not known whether taking Alfusin will cause side effects or not.
What is the effect of Alfusin on the Kidneys?
Alfusin rarely affects the kidneys.
What is the effect of Alfusin on the Liver?
Use of Alfusin may be dangerous for the liver. Do not use it without doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Alfusin on the Heart?
Very few cases of side effects of Alfusin on the heart have been reported.
Alfusin should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Alfusin unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Alfusin habit forming or addictive?
Alfusin is not addictive in nature.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Alfusin does not cause dizziness or sleep, so you can drive a vehicle or operate machinery also.
Is it safe?
Alfusin is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, the use of Alfusin in mental disorders is not effective.
Interaction between Food and Alfusin
Taking Alfusin with some specific foods may delay its effect. Talk to your doctor about this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Alfusin
Taking [medicine] and alcohol at the same time may lead to mild side effects. Contact your doctor right away if you observe any side effects.
No, Alfusin and metoprolol should not be taken together because metoprolol is an antihypertensive drug which lowers the blood pressure and Alfusin might also lower the blood pressure. Hence, you are advised to avoid taking Alfusin and metoprolol together.
Take Alfusin as directed by your doctor. Do not take this medicine longer than prescribed by your doctor to avoid unpleasant side effects.
No, Alfusin is not a diuretic. It contains alfuzosin which belongs to a class of drugs known as alpha-adrenoreceptor antagonists that are used for the treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH).
No, Alfusin does not cause incontinence. In fact Alfusin provides relief from urinary incontinence due to benign prostatic hyperplasia.
No, Alfusin does not shrink the prostate. It works by causing relaxation of the smooth muscles that are present in the bladder neck and prostate.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
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