Naftopidil

Naftopidil is used in the treatment of prostatic hypertrophy. On using this medication you may experience only a few allergic reactions. The most common ones are hypotension, fainting, dizziness, palpitations, nausea, vomiting, and drowsiness. If you experience any allergic reaction contact your doctor right away.

Before using this medication you should notify your doctor:

• if you are allergic to any ingredient contained within it
• if you have an allergy to any food or medicine substance
• if you are taking any prescription or non-prescription drugs
• if you have salt imbalance
• if you suffer from orthostatic hypotension
• if you are pregnant or are nursing a baby

Also, during your treatment, remember to not wake up suddenly from the bed as you might fall and have an accident.

The dosage for this medication should be prescribed by the doctor based on your age, medical history, and current condition. The usual dose in adults for treating benign prostatic hyperplasia is 25-75 mg per day.

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a General Uro before using this medicine.

• Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a General Uro before using this medicine.

• Hypersensitivity

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a General Uro before using this medicine.

• Dizziness

• Headache

• Irregular Heart Rate

• Constipation

• Skin Rash

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a General Uro before using this medicine.

• Is It safe with alcohol?

  Interaction with alcohol is unknown. Please consult your doctor.

• Are there any pregnancy warnings?

  Unknown. Human and animal studies are not available. Please consult your doctor.

• Are there any breast-feeding warnings?

  Unknown. Human and animal studies are not available. Please consult your doctor.

• Is it safe to drive while on this medicine?

  There is no data available. Please consult a doctor before consuming the drug.

• Does this affect kidney function?

  There is no data available. Please consult a doctor before consuming the drug.

• Does this affect liver function?

  There is no data available. Please consult a doctor before consuming the drug.

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a General Uro before using this medicine.

• Are there any overdose instructions?

  Seek emergency medical treatment or contact the doctor in case of an overdose.

• Are there any missed dose instructions?

  If you miss a dose of this medicine, 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.

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a General Uro before using this medicine.

Below is the list of medicines, which contains Naftopidil as ingredient

• Naftomax 25 Tablet

  Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd

• Naftomax 75Mg Tablet

  Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd

• Naftomax 50Mg Tablet

  Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd

• Nafodil 50Mg Tablet

  Intas Pharmaceuticals Ltd

• Nafodil 75Mg Tablet

  Intas Pharmaceuticals Ltd

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a General Uro before using this medicine.

This medication is a drug used in the treatment of benign prostatic hypertrophy. It is an alpha-blocker that works by inhibiting the actions of the alpha 1 adrenergic receptor protein.

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a General Uro before using this medicine.

Whenever you take more than one medicine, or mix it with certain foods or beverages, you"re at risk of a drug interaction.

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• Interaction with Medicine

  This medication interacts with the following medicine which includes Aceclofenac, Warfarin, Acemetacin, Acepromazine, and Abafungin.

• Ques : What is Naftopidil?

  Ans : This medication used in the treatment of prostatic hypertrophy.

• Ques : How long do I need to use Naftopidil before I see improvement in my condition?

  Ans : This medication is to be taken till the time you see an improvement in your health conditions.

• Ques : At what frequency do I need to use Naftopidil?

  Ans : This medication should be taken in the dosage as prescribed by the doctor.

• Ques : Should I use Naftopidil empty stomach, before food or after food?

  Ans : This medication should be taken after food in a prescribed dosage.

• Ques : What are the instructions for the storage and disposal of Naftopidil?

  Ans : This medication should be kept in a cool dry place and in its original packaging. Make sure this medication remains unreachable to children and pets.

• Naftopidil-Drug Information Portal [Internet].druginfo.nlm.nih.gov 2022 [Cited 14 June 2022].Available from:

  https://druginfo.nlm.nih.gov/drugportal/name/naftopidil

• Naftopidil-DrugBank Online [Internet].go.drugbank.com 2022 [Cited 14 June 2022].Available from:

  https://go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB12092