Prescription Required
Alfuzosin 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 Alfuzosin is used -
Moderate
Mild
Is the use of Alfuzosin safe for pregnant women?
Alfuzosin is safe to take during pregnancy.
Is the use of Alfuzosin safe during breastfeeding?
No research work has been carried out till date on effect of Alfuzosin on breastfeeding women. So it is not known whether taking Alfuzosin will cause side effects or not.
What is the effect of Alfuzosin on the Kidneys?
Very few cases of side effects of Alfuzosin on kidney have been reported.
What is the effect of Alfuzosin on the Liver?
Effects of Alfuzosin on the liver can be severe. It is not safe for use without doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Alfuzosin on the Heart?
Alfuzosin has very mild side effects on the heart.
Alfuzosin 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 Alfuzosin unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Alfuzosin habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Alfuzosin has not been reported.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Yes, you can operate a vehicle or heavy machinery after taking Alfuzosin since it does not cause drowsiness.
Is it safe?
Yes, but consume Alfuzosin only on doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, the use of Alfuzosin in mental disorders is not effective.
Interaction between Food and Alfuzosin
When consumed with certain foods, Alfuzosin may take longer to have an effect. Contact your doctor about this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Alfuzosin
Chances of side effects of drinking alcohol while taking Alfuzosin are low. If you feel any adverse effects, please seek medical advice as soon as possible.
No, Alfuzosin does not cause incontinence. In fact Alfuzosin provides relief from urinary incontinence due to benign prostatic hyperplasia.
No, Alfuzosin is a prescription drug, so do not take it without consulting a doctor. It can be harmful for the patient to take this medicine without a doctor's recommendation because it can cause very unpleasant side effects. Hence, the patient should seek doctors advice before taking this medication by himself or herself.
No, Alfuzosin should not be discontinued without doctors advice. You are recommended to always consult a doctor before discontinuing this medicine.
No, Alfuzosin and metoprolol should not be taken together because metoprolol is an antihypertensive drug which lowers the blood pressure and Alfuzosin might also lower the blood pressure. Hence, you are advised to avoid taking Alfuzosin and metoprolol together.
No, Alfuzosin and amlodipine should not be taken together because amlodipine is an antihypertensive drug which lowers the blood pressure and Alfuzosin might also lower the blood pressure. Therefore, you are advised to avoid taking Alfuzosin and amlodipine together.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
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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