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Alfuzosin is an allopathic medicine The correct dosage of Alfuzosin depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
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 for pregnant women.
Is the use of Alfuzosin safe during breastfeeding?
There is no research available on the side effects of Alfuzosin in breastfeeding women. Therefore, its impact is unknown.
What is the effect of Alfuzosin on the Kidneys?
Alfuzosin may have mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Alfuzosin on the Liver?
There may be severe side effects of Alfuzosin on your liver. Do not take it unless a doctor says so.
What is the effect of Alfuzosin on the Heart?
Very few cases of side effects of Alfuzosin on the heart have been reported.
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?
No, you will not get addicted to Alfuzosin.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Alfuzosin does not cause dizziness or sleep, so you can drive a vehicle or operate machinery also.
Is it safe?
Alfuzosin is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Alfuzosin is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.
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.
This medicine data has been created by -
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
