Generic for Uroxatral to treat enlargement of prostate gland - Drug Information

Generic Name - Alfuzosin

Category - Benign prostatic hyperplasia therapy agent

Indications

Treat enlargement of prostate gland
Generic Uroxatral is indicated to treat the enlargement of the prostate gland in men (benign prostatic hyperplasia or BPH). It is not for use in females. Generic Alfuzosin works by relaxing muscles in the prostate and bladder neck at the site of the obstruction. This improves urine flow and reduces BPH symptoms

Generic for Uroxatral Contraindications and Drug Interactions

Generic Uroxatral is contraindicated in patients, with a prior history of hypersensitivity to this drug, medications that belong to this class of drug or any component of this formulation
Generic Uroxatral should not be taken by patients who have a history of the following ailment conditions.

- Chest pain (angina)
- Heart disease
- Kidney disease
- Liver disease
- Low blood pressure
- Prostate cancer

There are a number of medications that interact with Generic Uroxatral. It is important to take the doctor's counsel if you are taking any of the following.

- Cimetidine
- Drugs used to treat fungal or yeast infections (examples: fluconazole, itraconazole, ketoconazole, voriconazole)
- Drugs used to treat HIV infection (examples: ritonavir, saquinavir)
- Fluoxetine
- Fluvoxamine
- Grapefruit juice
- Hawthorn
- Imatinib
- Sildenafil (doses of sildenafil higher than 25 mg should be taken at least 4 hours apart from taking alfuzosin)

Generic for Uroxatral Dosage

The following information just highlights the general average dosage of GenericUroxatral
The usual recommended dosage of Generic Uroxatral for hypertension is 50 to 100 mg daily in a single dose, whether used alone or added to a diuretic. The dosage may be increased at weekly (or longer) intervals until optimum blood pressure reduction is achieved.

Generic for Uroxatral Adverse Effects

Some of the most serious Generic Uroxatral side Effects include anxiety, cold, tingling, or numb hands or feet, difficulty breathing, wheezing, dizziness or fainting spells, increase in the amount of urine passed, increased thirst, irregular heartbeat and skin rash.

This is not a complete list of all Side effects. Do concur with your doctor and follow his directions completely when you are taking Generic Uroxatral.

Generic for Uroxatral and Pregnancy

Generic Uroxatral is only for men and not for women.

Generic for Uroxatral and Breastfeeding

Generic Uroxatral is only for men and not for women

Generic for Uroxatral and Pediatric

Generic Uroxatral is only for men and not for women and children.

Generic for Uroxatral and Geriatric

It is recommended to obtain physician's opinion before using Generic Uroxatral in Geriatric patients.

Note

The above information about Generic Uroxatral serves as an information resource only and is not intended to substitute professional medical advice, examination, diagnosis and treatment. Always seek the counsel of your doctor, physician or pharmacist before starting any new treatment or making changes to existing therapy.