Alfusin 10 mg (Alfuzosin)
Buy Alfusin 10 mg (Alfuzosin), Alfuzosin is used to treat problems with urination in men with enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia). Alfuzosin belongs to group of medicines called alpha-blockers. It works by blocking the action of a chemical adrenalin, thereby relaxing the muscles in the bladder and prostate, relieving difficulty in urination. Alfuzosin is a drug which belongs.
Uses Alfusin
Alfuzosin is used to treat problems with urination in men with enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia).
How it works
Alfusin belongs to group of medicines called alpha-blockers. It works by blocking the action of a chemical adrenalin, thereby relaxing the muscles in the bladder and prostate, relieving difficulty in urination.
How should I take Alfusin?
Take Alfuzosin (Uroxatral, Alfusin) strictly as advised by your doctor. Don?t alter the course of the medication in any way, either by amount or by duration. Your doctor may advise you to change the dose sometimes to ensure proper treatment. All medications come with a patient leaflet. Refer it for more details if you have any doubts, or call your doctor or pharmacist.
Alfuzosin is usually taken once per day, just after a meal. Ensure that you take this medication at the same time every day. Avoid crushing, chewing, or opening an Alfuzosin capsule and swallow it whole.
Alfuzosin lowers blood pressure and may lead to dizziness or fainting, especially in the initial period after starting it, or when you restart the medication after a long time. Notify your doctor if you experience severe dizziness, or feel like you may faint.
When you first wake up after taking Alfuzosin, you may feel very dizzy so take care while standing up from a sitting or lying position. You will be required to get your blood pressure and prostate checked at regular intervals. Don?t forget to visit your doctor regularly.
Some factors can lead to low blood pressure while taking Alfuzosin like vomiting, diarrhea, heavy sweating, heart disease, low salt diet, heart disease, or taking diuretics (water pills). Let your doctor know if you have an extended period of illness that causes diarrhea or vomiting. Always store Alfuzosin in a cool and dry place.
What are the doses instructions?
Missdose
If you miss a dose of Alfuzosin, take it as soon as you remember it. However, skip the missed dose if the time to take the next dose is near. Don?t take extra medication or two doses near to each other to compensate for the missed dose.
Overdose
Get emergency medical attention or call the Doctor immediately if you take an overdose of Alfuzosin and experience serious symptoms which may include severe dizziness and fainting.
Alfusin Side Effects
- Some serious side effects of Alfuzosin (Uroxatral, Alfusin) are chest pain (new or deteriorating), feeling like you may faint, fever, nausea, stomach pain, appetite loss, dark urine, clay colored stools, jaundice, or painful and prolonged pe**is erection that can last for 4 hours or longer.
- Contact your doctor immediately in case of these conditions.
- You may also experience some less serious side effects while taking Alfuzosin such as mild dizziness, headache, overall weakness, drowsiness, nausea, diarrhea, back pain, dental problems, blurred vision, sleep problems (insomnia), lower libido, abnormal ejaculation, runny nose, sore throat, or cough. These are not all the side effects which you may notice due to Alfuzosin intake. There may be others as well.
Interaction with other drugs
Certain drugs can interact with Alfuzosin (Uroxatral, Alfusin) such as ticlopidine; warfarin; pioglitazone; ropinirole; methimazole; conivaptan; imatinib; cimetidine; isoniazid; some antibiotic drugs such as clarithromycin, dalfopristin/quinupristin, telithromycin, erythromycin, or others; antidepressant medications such as citalopram, desipramine, clomipramine, or others; a nitrate heart medication such as nitroglycerin, isosorbide dinitrate, or isosorbide mononitrate; anti-arrhythmic medicines such as amiodarone, dofetilide, disopyramide, or others; antifungals such as clotrimazole, itraconazole, ketoconazole, or others; anti-malaria drugs such as chloroquine, pyrimethamine, or others; erectile dysfunction medicine such as sildenafil, tadalafil or others; migraine headache medicine such as sumatriptan or zolmitriptan; medicine to stop or treat nausea and vomiting such as dolasetron or ondansetron; heart or blood pressure medication such as diltiazem, nicardipine, verapamil, or others.
The list of drugs above which can interact with Alfuzosin is not a complete one and there may be other drugs which can interact with it. Always consult your doctor before starting a new medication and before stopping or altering the course of any existing ones.
FAQs
Q: Is alfuzosin/Uroxatral a diuretic, blood thinner, beta blocker, alpha blocker or antibiotic?
A: Alfuzosin belongs to group of medicines called alpha-blockers. Alfuzosin is not a diuretic, not a blood thinner, is not a beta-blocker, not an antibiotic.
Q: Is alfuzosin safe?
A: Alfuzosin is relatively safe if used at prescribed doses for the prescribed duration as advised by your doctor.
Q: Is alfuzosin better than tamsulosin?
A: Alfuzosin and tamsulosin belong to same category of drugs and are equally effective and safe in treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia. Always follow doctor?s advice regarding its use.
Q: Is alfuzosin generic?
A: Yes, alfuzosin is a generic drug marketed under brand names like Uroxatral, Afdura, Alfoo, Alfusin, Alfanage, Alfupro, etc.
Q: Can I take saw palmetto (fruit extract used to treat symptoms of enlarged prostate) with alfuzosin?
A: Yes, saw palmetto and alfuzosin can be taken together. Please consult your doctor before use.
Q: Does Alfusin cause constipation, weight gain, hair loss, retrograde ejaculation, erectile dysfunction, or fluctuations in blood pressure?
A: Alfuzosin may cause constipation, low blood pressure, or retrograde ejaculation. It does not cause weight gain and hair loss when taken as prescribed. Alfuzosin may rarely cause prolonged erection, if it goes untreated, can result in erectile dysfunction.
Q: Does Alfusin lower prostate specific antigen?
A: Alfuzosin can lower the prostate specific antigen. However the effect may vary with the individual taking the medicine.
