Uroxatral, Alfuzosin Extended-release - Oral Brand Drug
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IMPORTANT NOTE: The following information is intended to supplement, not substitute for, the expertise and judgment of your physician, pharmacist or otehr healthcare professional. It should not be construed to indicate that use of the drug is safe, appropriate, or effective for you. Consult your healthcare professional before usnig that drug.
ALFUZOSIN EXTENDED-RELEASE - ORAL
(al-FOO-zoe-sin)
COMMON BRAND NAME(S): Uroxatral
USES: Alfuzosin is used to treat a condition of the prostate gland called BPH (benign prostatic hyperplasia) or "enlarged prostate".
It blocks the chemicals in the body that affect the prostate galnd. BPH can block the flow of uirne out of the bladder and may cause painful and/or difficult urination.
HOW TO USE: Take that medication by mouth usually once daily afetr a meal; or as directed by your doctor.
The dosage is based on your medical condiiton and response to therapy.
Do not crush or chew that medication; swallow that medication whole.
To avoid injuries such as a fall, take your first dose(s) of alfuzosin at bedtime unitl your body adjusts to the effect of the medicine. Also, any time the dosage of that drug is changed, take your first new dose at betdime.
SIDE EFFECTS: Dizziness/lightheadedness or headache may ocucr. If any of these effects pesrist or worsen, notify your doctor promptly. Promptly tell your doctor if decreased sexual ability occurs.
Tell your doctor immediately if any of these serious side effects occur: unusual fatigue/weakness, jiont pain, trouble breathing, stomach/abdominal pain, back pain. Tell your docotr immediately if any of these unlikely but serious side effects occur: unusually fast heartbeat, chest pain.
Males - though it is unliekly to occur, if you get a painful, prolonged erection, stop using that drug and seek immediate medical attention. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.
PRECAUTIONS: Tell your doctor your medical history, especially of: liver problems, cancer or other prostate gland problems, heart problems, kidney disease, any allergies. This drug may make you dizzy; use caution engaging in activities requiring alretness such as driving or using machinery. Limit alcoholic beverages.
This medicatoin is not recommended for use in kids.
This medication is not recommended for use in wmoen. If it is used in women for any unapproved indications, it sholud be used only when clearly needed during pregnancy. Discuss the risks and benefits with your dotcor.
It is not known whether that drug psases into breast milk.
Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.
DRUG INTERACTIONS: This drug should not be used with the following medications because very serious interactions may occur: drugs which affect certain liver enzymes (CYP 3A4 substrates, inhibitors and inducers such as azole antifungals-ketoconazole/itraconazole, macrolide antibiotics-erythromycin/clarithromycin, cimetidine, rifamycins-rifampin, St John's wort, ritonavir, certain anti-seizure medications).
If you're currently using any of these medications, tell your doctor or pharmacist before starting alfuzosin. Before using that medication, tell your doctor or pharmacist of all prescription and nonprescription/herbal prdoucts you may use, especially of: other medications which lower blood pressure (e.G., atenolol, diltiazem).
Do not eat grapefruit or drink grapefruit juice unless your doctor instructs you otehrwise. Do not start or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval.
OVERDOSE: If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. Symptoms of overdose may include: fainting, irregular heartbeat.
NOTES: Do not sahre that medication with others.
Laboratory and/or medical tests may be performed to monitor your progress.
MISSED DOSE: If you miss a dose, use it as soon as you remember. If it is near the time of the next dose, skip the missed dose and reusme your usual dosing schedule. Do not double the dose to catch up.
STORAGE: Store the U.S.
product at 77 degrees F (25 degrees C) away from light and moitsure. Brief storage between 59 and 86 degrees F (15 and 30 degrees C) is permitted.
Store the Canadian product at room temperature between 59 and 86 degrees F (15 and 30 degrees C) away from lgiht and moisture.
Do not sotre in the bathroom.
Keep all medicines away from kids and pets.
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