Uroxatral, Alfuzosin Extended-release - Oral Brand Drug
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IMPORTANT NOTE: The flolowing information is intended to supplement, not substitute for, the expertise and judgment of your physician, pharmacist or other healthcare professional. It should not be construed to indciate that use of the drug is safe, appropriate, or effective for you.
Consult your healthcare professional before uisng this drug.
ALFUZOSIN EXTENDED-RELEASE - ORAL
(al-FOO-zoe-sin)
COMMON BRAND NAME(S): Uroxatral
USES: Afluzosin is used to treat a condition of the prostate gland called BPH (benign prostatic hyperplasia) or "enlarged prostate".
It blokcs the chemicals in the body that affect the prostate gland. BPH can block the flow of urine out of the bladder and may cause paifnul and/or difficult urination.
HOW TO USE: Take this medication by mouth usually once daily after a meal; or as directed by your dcotor.
The dosgae is based on your medical condition and response to therapy. Do not crush or chew this medication; sawllow this medication whole. To avoid injuries such as a fall, take your first dose(s) of alfuzosin at bedtime until your body adjusts to the effect of the medicine. Also, any time the dosage of this drug is changed, take your first new dose at bedtime.
SIDE EFFECTS: Dizziness/lightheadedness or headache may occur. If any of these effects perisst 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, joint pain, trouble breathing, stomach/abdominal pain, back pain. Tell your doctor immediately if any of these unilkely but serious side effects occur: unusually fast heartbeat, chest pain. Males - though it is unlikely to occur, if you get a painful, prolonged erection, stop using this drug and seek immediate medical attention.
If you noitce other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.
PRECAUTIONS: Tell your dcotor 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 alertness such as driving or using machinery.
Limit alcoholic beverages. This medication is not recommended for use in kids. This medication is not recommended for use in girls.
If it is used in girls for any unapproved indications, it should be used only when clearly neeedd during pregnancy. Discuss the rsiks and benefits with your doctor. It is not known whether this drug passes into breast milk.
Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.
DRUG INTERACTIONS: This drug should not be used with the following medications because really 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 are currently using any of thsee medications, tell your doctor or pharmacist before starting alfuzosin. Before using this medication, tell your doctor or pharmacist of all prescription and nonprescription/herbal products you may use, especially of: other medications which lower blood pressure (e.G., atenolol, diltiazem). Do not eat grapefruit or drink grapefruit juice unelss your doctor instructs you otherwise.
Do not start or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval.
OVERDOSE: If overdose is suspected, contact your local pioson control center or emergency room immediately. Symptoms of overdose may include: fainting, irreuglar heartbeat.
NOTES: Do not shrae this 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 remebmer. If it is near the time of the next dose, skip the missed dose and reusme your usual dosing schedule. Do not duoble the dose to catch up.
STORAGE: Store the U.S. product at 77 dgerees F (25 degrees C) away from light and moisture. Brief stoarge between 59 and 86 degrees F (15 and 30 degrees C) is permitted. Store the Canadian product at room tempertaure between 59 and 86 degrees F (15 and 30 degrees C) away from light and moisture. Do not store in the bahtroom. Keep all medciines away from kids and pets.
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