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EspañolAlfuzosin Hcl Er overview
BRAND NAMES:
Uroxatral
Generic Names:
Alfuzosin Hcl Er
Uses:
Treats problems with urination caused by an enlarged prostate (also called benign prostatic hyperplasia or BPH). This medicine is an alpha-blocker.
Therapeutic Classes:
Benign Prostatic Hypertrophy Agent
Forms:
Long Acting Tablet
How it’s taken:
By mouth
What is Alfuzosin Hcl Er used for?
Uroxatral is used to treat benign prostatic hyperplasia that causes frequent urination, difficulty starting urination, inability to completely empty the bladder, dribbling at the end of urination and weak urine stream or a stream that stops. Uroxatral works by relaxing the muscles in the prostate and the bladder. It is indicated for use by adult men and is available as a tablet.
What form(s) does Alfuzosin Hcl Er come in
Long Acting Tablet
What are common Alfuzosin Hcl Er doses?
Tablet 10mg
Tablet Extended Release 24 Hour 10MG
Common Alfuzosin Hcl Er prescriptions
Alfuzosin HCl ER
10mg tabletAlfuzosin HCl ER
10mg tablet extended release 24 hour
How to take Alfuzosin Hcl Er
Your doctor will tell you how much medicine to use. Do not use more than directed.
Oral routeIt is best to take this medicine with food or milk. Take the medicine right after the same meal every day.
Swallow the extended-release tablet whole. Do not crush, break, or chew it.
Read and follow the patient instructions that come with this medicine. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist if you have any questions.
Missed dose: Take a dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, wait until then and take a regular dose. Do not take extra medicine to make up for a missed dose.
Store the medicine in a closed container at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and direct light.
Your doctor will tell you how much medicine to use. Do not use more than directed.
Read and follow the patient instructions that come with this medicine. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist if you have any questions.
Swallow the extended-release tablet whole. Do not crush, break, or chew it.
Store the medicine in a closed container at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and direct light.
Oral routeIt is best to take this medicine with food or milk. Take the medicine right after the same meal every day.
Missed dose: Take a dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, wait until then and take a regular dose. Do not take extra medicine to make up for a missed dose.
Alfuzosin Hcl Er contraindications
This medicine is not right for everyone. Do not use it if you had an allergic reaction to alfuzosin, or if you have moderate to severe liver disease.
Alfuzosin Hcl Er warnings
This medicine is not for use in women.
Tell your doctor if you have kidney disease, liver disease, chest pain (angina), low blood pressure, or heart rhythm problems (including QT prolongation).
This medicine may make you dizzy or lightheaded. Do not drive or do anything else that could be dangerous until you know how this medicine affects you. Get up slowly from a sitting or lying position. If you feel dizzy, lie down so you do not faint. Then sit for a few moments before you stand up.
Tell your eye doctor (ophthalmologist) that you have used or are using this medicine before cataract surgery or any other eye procedure. This medicine may cause a serious eye problem called Intraoperative Floppy Iris Syndrome (IFIS).
Call your doctor right away if you have a prolonged erection while you are using this medicine. It must be treated right away to prevent permanent impotence.
Your doctor will check your progress and the effects of this medicine at regular visits. Keep all appointments.
Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone.
Painful, prolonged erection of your penis
Pain in your arm, back, or jaw
Unusual tiredness or weakness
Alfuzosin Hcl Er interactions
Do not use alfuzosin if you are taking itraconazole, ketoconazole, or ritonavir.
Some medicines can affect how alfuzosin works. Tell your doctor if you are taking any of the following: Cimetidine, diltiazemBlood pressure medicineMedicine to treat erectile dysfunctionNitrate medicineOther alpha-blockers
Tell any doctor who treats you that you are using this medicine or used it in recent months. Alfuzosin may cause a serious eye problem called Intraoperative Floppy Iris Syndrome (IFIS) after cataract surgery.
Seek immediate medical attention if you have a prolonged erection while you are taking this medicine. The condition must be treated right away to prevent permanent impotence.
Your doctor will check your progress and the effects of this medicine at regular visits. Keep all appointments.
Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone.
Alfuzosin Hcl Er side effects
Serious Side Effects
Fast, pounding, or uneven heartbeat
Chest pain, discomfort, tightness or heaviness, troubled breathing
Allergic reaction: Itching or hives, swelling in your face or hands, swelling or tingling in your mouth or throat, chest tightness, trouble breathing
Unusual tiredness or weakness
Painful, prolonged erection of your penis
Decrease in how much or how often you urinate
Pain in your arm, back, or jaw
Pain in your arm, back, or jaw
Painful, prolonged erection of your penis
Lightheadedness, dizziness, or fainting
Less Serious Side Effects
Trouble having sex
Headache