SILODOSIN

Overview

SILODOSIN is a Schedule H drug.
Silodosin is an alpha-adrenergic blocker. Silodosin helps relax the muscles in the prostate and bladder neck, making it easier to urinate.Silodosin is used to improve urination in men with benign prostatic hyperplasia (enlarged prostate).Do not use this medication to treat high blood pressure.This is not harmful and is reversible once silodosin is discontinued.

Usage

SILODOSIN is generally used to treat: Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia
SILODOSIN can address symptoms like: Slow Or Weak Urine Stream, Difficulty Urinating, Sudden Urge To Urinate

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is it safe on my liver?
A: Not Safe

Q: Is it safe on my kidney?
A: Not Safe

Q: Can I take it with alcohol?
A: Not Safe

Q: Is it safe for children?
A: Not Advised for age < 18yrs

Q: Can it be taken during pregnancy?
A: Considered as Generally Safe – not enough studies to prove risk

Q: Is it safe to take for someone breastfeeding?
A: Not Safe

How Do I Take It?

SILODOSIN is generally taken With Food.
Route of Administration: Oral

Precautions

• You should not take silodosin if you have severe kidney or liver disease.
• Do not take silodosin together with similar medicines such as alfuzosin, doxazosin, prazosin, tamsulosin, or terazosin.
• You should not take silodosin if you are allergic to it.
• Follow all directions on your prescription label. Your doctor may occasionally change your dose to make sure you get the best results.
• Do not use this medicine in larger or smaller amounts or for longer than recommended.Silodosin is usually taken once daily with a meal
• While using silodosin, your blood pressure and prostate will need to be checked often.
• This medicine may impair your thinking or reactions. Be careful if you drive or do anything that requires you to be alert.
• Drinking alcohol with this medicine can cause side effects.
• Get up slowly from bed while taking this medication as silodosin can result in postural hypotension.
• Silodosin is prescribed only for men and is not advisable for women especially during pregnancy and breastfeeding.

Symptoms of Overdosage

SILODOSIN over-dosage can result in: Dizziness, Fainting

Common Side-Effects

SILODOSIN : Blood Pressure, Low, Diarrhoea, Dizziness, Head Headache, Runny Nose, Throat Soreness, Chills, Confusion, Lightheadedness, Nasal Congestion

Serious Side-Effects

SILODOSIN : Orthostatic Hypotension, Face Swelling, Swollen Lips, Swollen Tongue, Difficulty Breathing

Rare Side-Effects

SILODOSIN : Skin Rash, Itchy Skin

Food Interactions

Do not consume grapefruit juice with silodosin to avoid the dangerous side effects of the drug.

Disease Interactions

SILODOSIN can interfere with: Acute Liver Failure, Acute Kidney Failure

Technical Classification

SILODOSIN is categorized as: ANTIADRENERGIC AGENTS, PERIPHERALLY ACTING / CARDIOVASCULAR AGENTS

Storage Conditions

Room Temperature (Between 15 To 25 C)

Available Alternatives

Common Drugs with SILODOSIN as Ingredient

FLOSPURT 4MG CAP	SILODOSIN 4.0 MG
FLOSPURT 8MG CAP	SILODOSIN 8.0 MG
FLOSPURT-D TAB	SILODOSIN 8 MG, DUTASTERIDE 0.5 MG
GERIPOD 4MG CAP	SILODOSIN 4.0 MG
GERIPOD 8MG CAP	SILODOSIN 8.0 MG
GERIPOD-D CAP	SILODOSIN 8.0 MG, DUTASTERIDE 0.5 MG
MAXVOID 8MG TAB	SILODOSIN 8 MG
RAPILIF 4MG CAP	SILODOSIN 4.0 MG
RAPILIF 4MG TAB	SILODOSIN 4 MG
RAPILIF 8 MG TAB	SILODOSIN 8 MG
RAPILIF 8MG CAP	SILODOSIN 8.0 MG
RAPILIF-D 8/0.5 CAP	SILODOSIN 8.0 MG, DUTASTERIDE 0.5 MG
RAPILIF-D COMBI CAP	SILODOSIN 8 MG, DUTASTERIDE 0.5 MG
SILDOO 4MG CAP	SILODOSIN 4 MG
SILDOO 4MG CAPULE	SILODOSIN 4.0 MG
SILDOO 8MG CAP	SILODOSIN 8 MG
SILDOO 8MG CAPULE	SILODOSIN 8.0 MG
SILDURA 4MG/0.5MG TAB	SILODOSIN 4.0 MG, DUTASTERIDE 0.5 MG
SILDURA 8MG/0.5MG TAB	SILODOSIN 8.0 MG, DUTASTERIDE 0.5 MG
SILOCAP 8MG CAP	SILODOSIN 8.0 MG
SILOCAP D 8MG/0.5MG TAB	SILODOSIN 8.0 MG, DUTASTERIDE 0.5 MG
SILOCAP D TAB	SILODOSIN 8 MG, DUTASTERIDE 0.5 MG
SILODAL 4MG CAP	SILODOSIN 4 MG
SILODAL 4MG CAPULE	SILODOSIN 4.0 MG
SILODAL 8MG CAP	SILODOSIN 8 MG
SILODAL 8MG CAPULE	SILODOSIN 8.0 MG
SILODAL D 4 CAP	SILODOSIN 4.0 MG, DUTASTERIDE 0.5 MG
SILODAL D 4MG COMBI PACK	SILODOSIN 4 MG, DUTASTERIDE 0.5 MG
SILODAL D 8 CAP	SILODOSIN 8.0 MG, DUTASTERIDE 0.5 MG
SILODAL D 8MG COMBI PACK	SILODOSIN 8 MG, DUTASTERIDE 0.5 MG
SILOFAST 4MG CAP	SILODOSIN 4 MG
SILOFAST 4MG CAPULE	SILODOSIN 4.0 MG
SILOFAST 8MG CAP	SILODOSIN 8.0 MG
SILOFAST 8MG TAB	SILODOSIN 8 MG
SILOFAST D 4MG CAP	SILODOSIN 4.0 MG, DUTASTERIDE 0.5 MG
SILOFAST D 8MG CAP	SILODOSIN 8.0 MG, DUTASTERIDE 0.5 MG
SILOTIME 4MG CAP	SILODOSIN 4.0 MG
SILOTIME 8MG CAP	SILODOSIN 8 MG
SILOTIME 8MG CAPULE	SILODOSIN 8.0 MG
SILOTIME D 8MG/0.5MG TAB	SILODOSIN 8.0 MG, DUTASTERIDE 0.5 MG
SILURI 4MG CAP	SILODOSIN 4.0 MG
SILURI 8MG CAP	SILODOSIN 8.0 MG
URIEF 4MG TAB	SILODOSIN 4.0 MG