Silodosin

Silodosin falls under a category of drugs known as alpha blockers. This medication is used to treat enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia or BPH). It functions by relaxing the prostate and bladder muscles allowing greater urine flow. Silodosin is primarily used by men. It reduces signs and symptoms of BPH.

On using this medication you may experience side effects such as dizziness, decrease in sexual libido, skin rash, hives, discoloration of skin or eyes, chest pain, swelling of body parts or darkening of the urine and painful erection. Seek medical help if you experience any allergic reaction.

Don’t use Silodosin if you are allergic to any ingredient contained within it, you have kidney/liver disorders. Before using this medication notify your doctor if you have/are:

• Taking any prescription or non-prescription drugs,
• Allergic to any food/medicine/substance,
• Blood pressure or
• Prostate cancer,
• Scheduled for any surgery soon,
• Pregnant or are planning to become pregnant or are breastfeeding a baby (for women).

The dosage for this medication should be determined by the doctor. The usual dose in adults for treating prostatic hyperplasia is 8 mg to be taken orally once daily along with a meal.

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.

• Allergy

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

• Ejaculation Disorder

• Retrograde Ejaculation

• Headache

• Nasal Congestion

• Diarrhoea

• Tiredness

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?

  Taking Silodosin with alcohol may have additive effects in lowering your blood pressure. You may experience a headache, dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, and/or changes in pulse or heart rate.

• Are there any pregnancy warnings?

  Silodosin is probably safe to use during pregnancy.Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effect on the foetus, however, there are limited human studies. 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?

  It may cause dizziness. Exercise caution if you have to drive or operate a machinery.

• Does this affect kidney function?

  Caution must be taken while using this medicine in patients with kidney disease. Adjustment of dose might be needed. Kindly consult your doctor before taking this medicine.

• Does this affect liver function?

  Caution must be taken while using this medicine in patients with liver disease. Adjustment of dose might be needed. Kindly consult your doctor before taking this medicine.

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 missed dose instructions?

  If you miss a dose of Silodosin, 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.

• Are there any overdose instructions?

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

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 Silodosin as ingredient

• Silotime D 8Mg/0.5Mg Tablet

  Intas Pharmaceuticals Ltd

• Flospurt-D Tablet

  Zydus Cadila

• Sildura 8 Combipack

  Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd

• Alphacept 8Mg Capsule

  Lupin Ltd

• Alphacept-D 8 Combipack

  Lupin Ltd

• Siluri-D 4 Combipack

  Emcure Pharmaceuticals Ltd

• Silorap 4Mg Tablet

  Hetero Drugs Ltd

• Alphacept-D 4 Combipack

  Lupin Ltd

• Sildoo 4Mg Capsule

  Dr Reddy s Laboratories Ltd

• Rapilif 8Mg Capsule

  Ipca Laboratories 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.

Silodosin works as an antagonist of the alpha-1 adrenoreceptor selective for the prostrate. It binds to and blocks these receptors which lowers intraurethral pressure, relaxes smooth muscles and improves urine flow.

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 Alcohol

  Alcohol consumption should be limited during the course of medication.

• Interaction with Medicine

  Silodosin interacts with amitriptyline, alprazolam, nefazodone and clotrimazole.

• Interaction with Disease

  Patients suffering from kidney or liver disease should not use the medication.

• Ques : Can Silodosin cause erectile dysfunction?

  Ans : Silodosin usually does not affect erectile function. However, Silodosin may cause other sexual problems like ejaculatory dysfunction and failure to ejaculate.

• Ques : When should I take Silodosin?

  Ans : It is usually advised to take the dose of Silodosin daily with a meal. Prefer taking it at the same time of the day. In patients with any kidney impairment, the dose is reduced by the doctor.

• Ques : What is Silodosin used for?

  Ans : Silodosin is a medicine given for the treatment of difficulty in urination, urinary dribbling, a strong urge to urinate, and frequent urination during the night. It is also used to relieve other symptoms associated with benign enlargement of the prostate gland.

• Ques : Does Silodosin lower blood pressure?

  Ans : Yes, Silodosin may cause a drop in blood pressure. This most commonly occurs while taking the first dose of this medicine. Hence, you should be cautious while driving, operating any machinery, or doing any important work during the initial days of treatment. Consult your doctor before you start taking this medication.

• Ques : Can I undergo cataract surgery while taking Silodosin?

  Ans : In some cases, Silodosin has shown specific side effects on the eyes. It has been observed that during an eye surgery the iris tends to get floppy and pupil size becomes small in patients taking Silodosin. This makes the operation difficult and tedious. Hence, you should always inform your eye specialist about any history related to the use of Silodosin.

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

• Silodosin-DrugBank Online [Internet].go.drugbank.com 2022 [Cited 15 June 2022].Available from:

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• DUTASTERIDE tablet,solution-DailyMed [Internet].dailymed.nlm.nih.gov 2022 [Cited 15 June 2022].Available from:

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