Urifinet: Uses, Price, Dosage, Side Effects, Substitute, Buy Online

Urifinet Information

Urifinet is a prescription drug, available for use as Tablet. Urifinet also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.

The optimal dosage of Urifinet is largely dependent on the individual's body weight, medical history, gender and age. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.

The side effects typically associated with Urifinet include Dizziness, Fainting, Chills. Some other side effects of Urifinet have been listed ahead. Normally, these side effects of Urifinet are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.

Furthermore, you should know that effect of Urifinet is Severe for pregnant women and Unknown for women who are breastfeeding. Further, the section on Urifinet related warnings talks about Urifinet's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.

Urifinet is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Low Blood Pressure (Hypotension), Glaucoma as it can result in adverse effects. The section on Urifinet contraindications lists all such conditions.

Besides this, Urifinet may also have severe interaction with some medicines. Refer to the list below for further details.

Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Urifinet is considered not safe while driving, and is not addictive.

Urifinet Benefits & Uses
Urifinet Dosage & How to Take
Urifinet Side Effects
Urifinet Related Warnings
Severe Interaction of Urifinet with Other Drugs
Urifinet Contraindications
Frequently asked Questions about Urifinet
Urifinet Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Urifinet Benefits & Uses

Urifinet is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Enlarged Prostate

Urifinet 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: Either Single Maximum Dose: 1 Tablet Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: strength 0.4 mg tamsulosin and 5 mg finasteride
Geriatric	Disease: Enlarged Prostate Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 1 Tablet Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: strength 0.4 mg tamsulosin and 5 mg finasteride

Urifinet Related Warnings

Is the use of Urifinet safe for pregnant women?

Pregnant women may get severe side effects after taking Urifinet. If you are pregnant, do not take Urifinet without a doctor's advice.
Is the use of Urifinet safe during breastfeeding?

There is no research available on the side effects of Urifinet in breastfeeding women. Therefore, its impact is unknown.
What is the effect of Urifinet on the Kidneys?

Using Urifinet does not have any harmful effects on kidneys.
What is the effect of Urifinet on the Liver?

You may experience side effects on your liver after taking Urifinet. If this happens, then discontinue its use. Consult your medical practitioner, do as he/she suggests.
What is the effect of Urifinet on the Heart?

Using Urifinet does not have any harmful effects on the heart.

Severe Interaction of Urifinet with Other Drugs

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

Severe

Doxazosin

Amiodarone

Moderate

Paracetamol,Chlorpheniramine,Dextromethorphan

Phenylephrine

Aliskiren

Amlodipine

Diltiazem

Tacrolimus

Fluconazole

Tenofovir

Itraconazole

Urifinet Contraindications

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

Prostate Cancer
Low Blood Pressure
Glaucoma
Liver Disease
Kidney Disease
Liver Disease
Prostate Cancer

Frequently asked Questions about Urifinet

Is this Urifinet habit forming or addictive?

Urifinet is not addictive in nature.

Urifinet Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Urifinet

There is no information on the effects of taking Urifinet with food, because this topic has not been scientifically researched yet.
Interaction between Alcohol and Urifinet

No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Urifinet with alcohol will be.

Frequently asked Questions about Urifinet

Question almost 5 years ago

Is it safe to use Urifinet?

Dr. Ramraj Meena MBBS , General Physician

Yes, it is safe to use Urifinet. It should be used strictly under a doctor's supervisions and one must comply with all the recommendations. One must not take more or less of Urifinet or take it more or less frequently as per his/her will. In some people, however, Urifinet may cause certain side effects like blurred vision, sleepiness, difficulty in ejaculating, sore throat, weakness, etc. Please inform your doctor if you suffer from any of these side effects.

Question over 4 years ago

Does Urifinet cause weight gain?

Dr. Vinod Verma MBBS , Diabetology

No, Urifinet doesn't cause weight gain. Weight gain can be prevented or managed by eating small, frequent meals and adding some physical activity to the routine.

Question almost 5 years ago

Can Urifinet affect blood pressure?

Dr. , General Physician

Yes, Urifinet has the potential to lower the blood pressure and cause hypotension. Low blood pressure can be avoided or managed by drinking lots of fluids, taking food rich in B12 and folate, taking adequate salt, and by taking caffeine.

Question about 5 years ago

How to take Urifinet?

Dr. Abhijit MBBS , General Physician

Urifinet is available as a capsule and tablet to be taken by mouth in an empty stomach because food can delay the absorption of this drug and also decrease its bioavailability. Precaution must be taken in the patient with prostate cancer, sulfa allergy, and Intraoperative Floppy Iris Syndrome.

Question about 5 years ago

Does Urifinet cause constipation?

Dr. Saurabh Shakya MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Urifinet consumption may cause constipation. Constipation can be relieved by drinking a lot of water, eating lots of fiber, taking probiotics, exercising regularly or taking an over the counter laxative. Talk to your doctor for managing constipation, should you develop the same.