Silostride Benefits & Uses

Silostride is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Enlarged Prostate

Silostride Dosage & How to Take

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

Age Group	Dosage
Adult	Disease: Enlarged Prostate Before or After Meal: With meal Single Maximum Dose: 8 mg Dosage Form: Capsule Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: For course duration follow doctor's advice
Geriatric	Disease: Enlarged Prostate Before or After Meal: With meal Single Maximum Dose: 8 mg Dosage Form: Capsule Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: For course duration follow doctor's advice

Silostride Related Warnings

Is the use of Silostride safe for pregnant women?

Not Used by Women

Not Used By Women
Is the use of Silostride safe during breastfeeding?

Not Used by Women

Not Used By Women
What is the effect of Silostride on the Kidneys?

Silostride can have moderate side effects on the kidney. If you notice any harmful effects, stop taking this drug right away. Consult your doctor before using this medicine again.

Moderate
What is the effect of Silostride on the Liver?

The liver can be affected by Silostride. If you experience any unwanted effects of this drug, stop taking it and consult your doctor. You should restart Silostride only after medical advice.

Moderate
What is the effect of Silostride on the Heart?

Silostride has very mild side effects on the heart.

Mild

Severe Interaction of Silostride with Other Drugs

Silostride should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Ketoconazole

Clarithromycin

Ritonavir

Sildenafil

Moderate

Verapamil

Diltiazem

Silostride Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Silostride unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Drug Allergy
Kidney Disease
Liver Disease
Low Blood Pressure
Cataract

Frequently asked Questions about Silostride

Is this Silostride habit forming or addictive?

No, there is no any evidence that Silostride is addictive.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

No, you should not drive or operate heavy machinery after taking Silostride as you may feel sleepy.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, Silostride is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

No, Silostride cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.

No

Silostride Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Silostride

Information is not available on the interaction of any foods with Silostride, due to a lack of research on this.

Unknown
Interaction between Alcohol and Silostride

Information about the interaction of Silostride and alcohol is not currently available because this topic has not been researched yet.

Unknown