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Flowrap 4mg Capsule

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Medicine Overview of Flowrap 4mg Capsule

Introduction
Flowrap 4 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. Flowrap 4 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 Flowrap 4
  • Benign prostatic hyperplasia
Side effects of Flowrap 4
Common
  • Retrograde ejaculation
  • Orthostatic hypotension (sudden lowering of blood pressure on standing)
  • Dizziness
  • Headache
  • Nasal congestion (stuffy nose)
  • Diarrhea
How to use Flowrap 4
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Do not chew, crush or break it. Flowrap 4 is to be taken with food.
How Flowrap 4 works
Flowrap 4 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 Flowrap 4?
If you miss a dose of Flowrap 4, 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
  • Flowrap 4 helps in relieving the symptoms of enlarged prostate. It does not decrease the size of the prostate.
  • Flowrap 4 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.
  • Flowrap 4 may cause dizziness or sleepiness. Do not drive or do anything requiring concentration until you know how it affects you.
  • If you are scheduled to undergo an eye surgery due to cataract or glaucoma, inform your eye doctor about the usage of Flowrap 4.
  • Inform your doctor if you have ever been diagnosed with kidney or liver problems.
Brief Description
Indication
Treating the signs and symptoms of enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia [BPH]).
Adult Dose
Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia Adults PO 8 mg once daily with a meal. Hepatic Impairment Mild-to-moderate impairment (Child-Pugh class A or B): Dose adjustment not necessary Severe Impairment: (Child-Pugh class C): Contraindicated (not studied)
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Renal Dose
Renal Impairment CrCl <50 mL/min: Dose adjustment not necessary CrCl 30-50 mL/min: 4 mg PO qDay CrCl <30 mL/min: Contraindicated
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Contraindication
Hypersensitivity.
Mode of Action
Selectively blocks postsynaptic alpha-1 adrenoreceptors located in the prostate, bladder base, bladder neck, prostatic capsule, and prostatic urethra.
Precaution
Impaired hepatic & renal function. Start treatment w/ a low dose (2 mg/dose).
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Side Effect
>10% Retrograde ejaculation (28%) 1-10% Diarrhea (3%),Headache (2%),Insomnia ((1-2%),Dizziness (3%),Orthostatic hypotension (3%; increased in patients >65 years),Nasopharyngitis (2%),Nasal congestion (2%),Sinusitis (1-2%)
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Interaction
Ketoconazole, digoxin.
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