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Solitral is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other 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 Solitral safe for pregnant women?
Solitral can cause unwanted side effects in pregnant women. If you experience any side effects, stop taking Solitral right away. Take your doctor's advice before taking it again.
Is the use of Solitral safe during breastfeeding?
Solitral can cause moderate side effects on breastfeeding women. If you feel its side effects, then stop taking this drug and consult your doctor. Take this medicine again only if your doctor advises to do so.
What is the effect of Solitral on the Kidneys?
Solitral rarely harms the kidneys.
What is the effect of Solitral on the Liver?
Solitral is rarely harmful for the liver.
What is the effect of Solitral on the Heart?
Solitral has very mild side effects on the heart.
Solitral should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Solitral unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Solitral habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Solitral is addictive.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
You may feel sleepy or tired after taking Solitral. So it is best to avoid driving.
Is it safe?
Yes, but consume Solitral only on doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Solitral is not used to treat mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Solitral
It is safe to take Solitral with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Solitral
Consuming Solitral with alcohol can have many serious effects on your body.
Solitral 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 Solitral provides relief from the symptoms associated with benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH).
No, Solitral should not be discontinued without doctors advice. You are recommended to always consult a doctor before discontinuing this medicine.
No, Solitral and metoprolol should not be taken together because metoprolol is an antihypertensive drug which lowers the blood pressure and Solitral might also lower the blood pressure. Hence, you are advised to avoid taking Solitral and metoprolol together.
Solitral is a brand name of alfuzosin and it is available in the form of a tablet. It belongs to the class of drug known as alpha-adrenoreceptor antagonists. It is a prescription drug used for the treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) (enlargement of the prostate gland) that causes difficulty in urination.
Yes, Solitral is safe to use, if taken in prescribed amount and duration as advised by the doctor. However, certain side effects have been associated with this drug such as fatigue, abdominal pain, and dizziness. If you experience above-mentioned side after consuming this drug then inform your doctor and follow his/her instructions.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
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