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Alfumax-ER 10mg Tablet

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Medicine Overview of Alfumax ER 10mg Tablet

Introduction
Alfumax ER is an alpha adrenergic antagonist that is used in the treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia. It helps to relieve symptoms like difficulty in passing urine. However, it does not decrease the size of the prostate. Alfumax ER is advised to take it in a dose and duration as per prescription. It should be taken with food, but take at the same time regularly. Swallow the medicine as a whole without crushing or chewing it. You should not stop taking the medicine without consulting the doctor as it may lead to the worsening of your symptoms. The course of...
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Uses of Alfumax ER
  • Benign prostatic hyperplasia
Side effects of Alfumax ER
Common
  • Dizziness
  • Headache
  • Tiredness
How to use Alfumax ER
Use it as advised by your doctor or check the label for directions before use. Alfumax ER is to be taken with food.
How Alfumax ER works
Alfumax ER is an alpha blocker. It works by relaxing muscle around the bladder exit and prostate gland so urine is passed more easily.
What if you forget to take Alfumax ER?
If you miss a dose of Alfumax ER, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
Quick Tips
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  • Flotral 10 Tablet PR must be taken with food.
  • You will feel better within hours or days of starting the treatment. Full effect is usually seen within 2 weeks.
  • Flotral 10 Tablet PR may cause dizziness or sleepiness. Do not drive or do anything requiring concentration until you know how it affects you.
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  • Inform your doctor if you have ever been diagnosed with kidney or liver problems.
Brief Description
Indication
Oral Benign prostatic hyperplasia Adult: 2.5 mg tid. Max: 10 mg/day. 1st dose should be given before bedtime. Extended-release: 10 mg once daily. Elderly: Initially, 2.5 mg bid. Acute urinary retention: Extended-release: 10 mg once daily to be taken from 1st day of catheterisation. Duration: 3-4 days. Hepatic impairment: Mild to moderate: Initially, 2.5 mg daily, may increase to 2.5 mg bid according to response. Severe: Contraindicated.
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Administration
Additive effect on QT interval prolongation when used w/ QT-prolonging drugs. Concomitant admin w/ other ?1-adrenergic blocking agents, atenolol or diltiazem may result in additive CV effects. Increased plasma alfuzosin concentrations w/ cimetidine. Potentially Fatal: Concurrent use w/ potent CYP3A4 inhibitors (e.g. ketoconazole, itraconazole, ritonavir) increase plasma alfuzosin levels.
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Adult Dose
Elderly; hypertension; coronary insufficiency; angina (discontinue); renal or hepatic impairment. Monitor BP regularly. May affect ability to drive or operate machinery.
Renal Dose
Alfuzosin is a quinazoline derivative which exhibits selectivity for alpha1-adrenergic receptors in the lower urinary tract. Blockade of these adrenoreceptors causes relaxation of smooth muscle in the bladder neck and prostate, resulting in improvement in urine flow and a reduction in symptoms of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH).
Mode of Action
Administration Should be taken with food. Swallow whole. Extended-Release: Should be taken with food. Take immediately after the same meal each day. Swallow whole, do not chew/crush.
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Precaution
Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH)
Side Effect
Renal Impairment Initially, 2.5 mg bid. Adjust dose according to response.
Pregnancy Category Note
1-10% Abdominal pain (1-2%),Back pain (1-2%),Brochitis (1-2%),Constipation (1-2%),Dizziness (5.7%),Dyspepsia (1-2%),Fatigue (2.7%),Headache (3%),Impotence (1-2%),Nausea (1-2%),Pharyngitis (1-2%),URT infection (3%),Sinusitis (1-2%),Upper respiratory infection (3%)
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Interaction
Severe hepatic impairment; history of postural hypotension and micturition syncope; intestinal occlusion; severe renal insufficiency; lactation.
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