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Alfutrol is a prescription drug, available for use as Tablet. It is primarily used for the treatment of Enlarged Prostate.
The right dosage of Alfutrol 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. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.
While these are the most often observed Alfutrol side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. These side effects of Alfutrol are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.
In addition, Alfutrol's effect is Safe during pregnancy and Unknown for lactating mothers. It is important to know if Alfutrol has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Alfutrol related warnings section.
Alfutrol can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Alfutrol in conditions like Liver Disease. The section on Alfutrol contraindications lists all such conditions.
Drug interactions for Alfutrol have been reported in the medical literature. See below for a complete list.
You should also be aware that Alfutrol is safe while driving, and is addiction.
Alfutrol 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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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Alfutrol is used -
Moderate
Mild
Is the use of Alfutrol safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women can take Alfutrol safely.
Is the use of Alfutrol safe during breastfeeding?
No research work has been carried out till date on effect of Alfutrol on breastfeeding women. So it is not known whether taking Alfutrol will cause side effects or not.
What is the effect of Alfutrol on the Kidneys?
Alfutrol rarely harms the kidneys.
What is the effect of Alfutrol on the Liver?
Alfutrol may have severe effects on your liver, so do not take it without first consulting your doctor.
What is the effect of Alfutrol on the Heart?
Very few cases of side effects of Alfutrol on the heart have been reported.
Alfutrol 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 Alfutrol unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Alfutrol habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Alfutrol has not been reported.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Alfutrol will not make you feel sleepy or drowsy. So you drive or operate machinery safely.
Is it safe?
Yes, but consume Alfutrol only on doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, the use of Alfutrol in mental disorders is not effective.
Interaction between Food and Alfutrol
Eating certain foods may increase the time it takes Alfutrol to have an effect. You should consult your doctor about it.
Interaction between Alcohol and Alfutrol
Side effects of drinking alcohol and taking Alfutrol at the same time are rare and minor. However, if you face any side effects, talk to your doctor immediately.
Take Alfutrol 1-2 times in a day or as advised by your doctor. It has to be taken with food because of the presence of food assists in the better absorption of this drug from the stomach. Precautions must be taken in patients with heart diseases, improper liver or kidney function.
No, Alfutrol and amlodipine should not be taken together because amlodipine is an antihypertensive drug which lowers the blood pressure and Alfutrol might also lower the blood pressure. Therefore, you are advised to avoid taking Alfutrol and amlodipine together.
No, Alfutrol does not cause heart palpitations. It has not been reported by the patients who are taking this drug. If you are experiencing heart palpitations after taking this drug then it might be due to some other medical condition and you are advised to discuss it with your doctor.
Alfutrol contains alfuzosin which works by relaxing the smooth muscles which are present in the bladder neck and prostate. This relaxation results in improvement in the urine flow which make it easy to urinate. In this way Alfutrol provides relief from the symptoms associated with benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH).
No, Alfutrol should not be discontinued without doctors advice. You are recommended to always consult a doctor before discontinuing this medicine.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
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References
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Uroxatral® (alfuzosin HCL)
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 142
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 123-124
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