Uroxatral (Alfuzosin Hydrochloride ER) and/or alternatives

General Information On Uroxatral

Uroxatral is used to treat an enlarged prostate. This condition is also known as benign prostatic hyperplasia or BPH. Uroxatral belongs to a group of medicines called alpha blockers. As the name suggests, Uroxatral blocks the alpha receptors present in the muscle of the prostate gland. The generic name of the drug is Alfuzosin hydrochloride.

The prostate gland is only found in men and is present at the top of the urethra. Due to old age and various other reasons, the prostate gland becomes enlarged and presses down on the urethra, thus obstructing urine flow. Uroxatral helps relax the muscles of the prostate gland and allows the urine to flow unhindered. It must be noted that Uroxatral only helps relieve the symptoms of benign prostatic hyperplasia and does not cure the condition as a whole.

Side Effects for Uroxatral

There are no major side effects of Uroxatral. The minor side effects that some people may experience include dizziness, headache, nausea, indigestion, fatigue, constipation, back pain, diarrhea, dry mouth, fainting, flushing, palpitations, etc. If the side effects continue or worsen over time, then you must consult your doctor immediately.

Precautions

Uroxatral can lower blood pressure. Therefore, it is not advisable for people already suffering from low blood pressure to use this medicine. It can cause dizziness or fainting when you try to rise from a sitting position. As such, you should lie down till the dizzy spell passes.

Uroxatral can also increase heart rate, thus posing health hazards for angina patients. They should be monitored closely, and the medicine should be discontinued if their angina pain comes back or becomes worse.

The drug is not recommended for women and children. It is also not suitable for patients with liver problems. Uroxatral can also cause impotence. In case you do suffer from impotence due to this drug use, inform your doctor; he may advise you to take an erectile dysfunction medicine.

Do not overdose on Uroxatral. As it is known to lower blood pressure, an overdose will make your blood pressure dip to a dangerous level. In extreme cases, the doctor might be forced to pump out the stomach contents to get rid of the excess remnants.

Uroxatral Dosage

Uroxatral 10 mg is the standard dosage of the medicine. It is given to all patients irrespective of their age or weight. It must be taken at any specific time once daily after any meal. However, the timings should be consistent. You must not take Uroxatral on an empty stomach.

Uroxatral Interactions

Uroxatral can interact with various other medicines. These include medicines for high blood pressure, antifungal medicines, other alpha blockers, HIV or AIDS medications, medications used for erectile dysfunction, nitrates, PDE5 inhibitors, etc. Before you buy Uroxatral, you must inform your doctor if you are taking any of these medicines.

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