Silodosin is used to treat the symptoms of an enlarged prostate gland (benign prostatic hyperplasia - BPH) in men. Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) is a condition in which there is an enlargement of the prostate gland due to the multiplication of the cells, mostly in men above 50 years of age. The growth of the prostate gland is non-cancerous in nature. Silodosin contains ‘Silodosin’ that works by blocking the receptors (alpha 1) located in the prostate, bladder and urethra (urine pipe), thereby relaxing the muscles of the bladder and prostate gland. This helps in relieving the symptoms of benign prostatic hyperplasia and makes it easier to pass water, thereby increasing urine output and flow. Treatment of Benign prostatic hyperplasia (enlarged prostate). Silodosin belongs to the group of medicines called alpha-blockers used to treat the symptoms of an enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia), mostly in men above 50 years of age. Silodosin works by blocking the receptors (alpha 1) located in the prostate, bladder and urethra (urine pipe), thereby relaxing the muscles of the bladder and prostate gland. This helps in relieving the symptoms of benign prostatic hyperplasia and makes it easier to pass water, thereby increasing urine output and flow.Â
Silodosin 8mg
Take Silodosin with food. Swallow Silodosin as a whole with water; do not crush or break it. Your doctor will advise for how long you need to take Silodosin depending upon your medical condition.
Do not take Silodosin if you are allergic to Silodosin, any alpha 1 blockers or any of the components in Silodosin. Inform your doctor if you have low blood pressure, liver or kidney disease. Talk to your doctor before taking Silodosin if you are undergoing eye surgery (cataract surgery) as cases of intraoperative floppy iris syndrome (IFIS) have been found in some cases. Silodosin is intended for use in men only; women should not take Silodosin, especially pregnant or breastfeeding women. Silodosin should not be given to children as safety and efficacy have not been established. Silodosin may cause dizziness, so drive only if you are alert. Avoid or limit alcohol consumption along with Silodosin as it could lead to increased dizziness. Drug-Drug Interactions: Silodosin may interact with antifungals (itraconazole, ketoconazole), blood pressure-lowering pills (verapamil, metoprolol, diltiazem), antiviral (ritonavir), immune-suppressing drugs (cyclosporine), antibiotics (clarithromycin, erythromycin), and erectile dysfunction pills (tadalafil, sildenafil). Drug-Food Interactions: Avoid or limit alcohol consumption along with Silodosin as it could lead to increased dizziness. Drug-Disease Interactions: Inform your doctor if you have hypotension (low blood pressure), liver impairment and severe kidney impairment.
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