In Treatment of Benign prostatic hyperplasia When your prostate gland becomes enlarged it can cause urinary problems such as difficulty passing urine and a need to go to the toilet frequently or urgently. It can also cause urine flow to be slower. If not treated, there is a risk that your urine flow will be completely blocked. Alfuflo 10mg Tablet ER works by relaxing muscles in the bladder and prostate. So, it can rapidly relieve the symptoms and make it easier for you to urinate. However, it may take up to 6 months to notice the full benefit. Take this medicine exactly as prescribed for maximum benefits.
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Alfuflo 10mg Tablet ER should be taken with or after food.
- Alcohol : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Alfuflo 10mg Tablet ER. Please consult your doctor. | - Pregnancy : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Alfuflo 10mg Tablet ER during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.Alfuflo 10mg Tablet ER is not indicated for women. | - Breast feeding : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Alfuflo 10mg Tablet ER during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.Alfuflo 10mg Tablet ER is not indicated for women. | - Driving : UNSAFE
Alfuflo 10mg Tablet ER may decrease alertness, affect your vision, or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur. | - Kidney : CAUTION
Alfuflo 10mg Tablet ER should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment may be needed. | - Liver : UNSAFE
Alfuflo 10mg Tablet ER is unsafe to use in patients with liver disease and should be avoided.
If you miss a dose of Alfuflo 10mg Tablet ER, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
Does Alfuflo 10mg Tablet ER shrink the prostate?::: No, Alfuflo 10mg Tablet ER does not shrink the size of the prostate. It belongs to the alpha-blocker class of medicines. It works by relaxing the muscles of the bladder and prostate to allow urine to flow more easily. It helps in relieving symptoms of an enlarged prostate.| Can Alfuflo 10mg Tablet ER cause erectile dysfunction?::: No, Alfuflo 10mg Tablet ER does not cause erectile dysfunction. On the contrary, it may help in improving such a condition. However, this medicine may cause a painful erection (priapism) that does not go away. If priapism is not treated, you may not be able to get an erection in the future.| When should I take Alfuflo 10mg Tablet ER?::: Alfuflo 10mg Tablet ER should be taken after meals at the same time each day. Do not cut, crush, or chew the medicine, but swallow it whole with water.| Does Alfuflo 10mg Tablet ER have any effect on the liver?::: In very rare cases, your liver may be affected, causing liver function abnormalities. Inform the doctor if you already have liver disease before starting the medication. The doctor will prescribe a lower dose of Alfuflo 10mg Tablet ER once or twice daily.| Can Alfuflo 10mg Tablet ER be taken by old or elderly people?::: Yes, it can be taken by the elderly or old people, but they need to be careful. Regular monitoring is required in case the patient also has high blood pressure.| Can Alfuflo 10mg Tablet ER affect my eyes?::: In rare cases, Alfuflo 10mg Tablet ER may cause abnormal vision. But, it is important to know that this medicine may cause complications during surgery if you are to be operated on for a cataract. Hence, inform your doctor before surgery that you are taking Alfuflo 10mg Tablet ER. Your doctor may perform surgery differently, and complications can be prevented.| Can the use of sildenafil or vardenafil cause trouble when taken along with Alfuflo 10mg Tablet ER?::: Extreme care should be taken if you are taking sildenafil or vardenafil along with Alfuflo 10mg Tablet ER. The combination may cause a significant decrease in blood pressure, which can be serious. Inform your doctor if you are taking these medicines.| What can patients do to help alleviate or prevent discomfort and side effects due to Alfuflo 10mg Tablet ER?::: Alfuflo 10mg Tablet ER may lower your blood pressure, especially when you suddenly stand up after lying down. You may feel dizzy or faint, and therefore you should get up slowly from bed or a chair. This medicine may impair your reactions. Hence, avoid driving or hazardous activities until you know how this medicine will affect you.
Alfuflo 10mg Tablet ER is an alpha blocker. It works by relaxing muscle around the bladder exit and prostate gland so urine is passed more easily.
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If concurrent use is essential, watch out for symptoms such as dizziness, fainting, blurred vision, nausea, fatigue, confusion, cold or clammy skin, shallow breathing or rapid pulse and consult your doctor if you experience them. They may adjust the doses as per the observations. Clarithromycin may raise blood levels of Alfuzosin.
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If concurrent use is essential, watch out for symptoms such as dizziness, fainting, blurred vision, nausea, fatigue, confusion, cold or clammy skin, shallow breathing or rapid pulse and consult your doctor if you experience them. They may adjust the doses as per the observations. Clarithromycin may raise blood levels of Alfuzosin.
| -Clarithromycin (Oral Route): Severe
If concurrent use is essential, watch out for symptoms such as dizziness, fainting, blurred vision, nausea, fatigue, confusion, cold or clammy skin, shallow breathing or rapid pulse and consult your doctor if you experience them. They may adjust the doses as per the observations. Clarithromycin may raise blood levels of Alfuzosin.
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If concurrent use is essential, watch out for symptoms such as dizziness, fainting, blurred vision, nausea, fatigue, confusion, cold or clammy skin, shallow breathing or rapid pulse and consult your doctor if you experience them. They may adjust the doses as per the observations. Clarithromycin may raise blood levels of Alfuzosin.