Silodal-D 8 Combipack

This medication falls under a category of drugs known as alpha blockers. It is used to treat enlarged prostate. The medicine functions by relaxing the prostate and bladder muscles allowing greater urine flow. It also 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.

It is suggested not to use the drug if you are allergic to any of its ingredient. Patients suffering from kidney/liver disorders should exercise caution. The dosage for this medication should be determined by the doctor. One must not miss any dose during the course of treatment.

Take as directed, at bedtime. Do not skip dose or discontinue without consulting prescriber. Follow recommended diet and exercise program. Do not use OTC medications which may affect blood pressure (eg, cough or cold remedies, diet pills, stay-awake medications) without consulting prescriber.

This medication may cause drowsiness, dizziness, or impaired judgment (use caution when driving or engaging in tasks that require alertness until response to drug is known); postural hypotension (use caution when rising from sitting or lying position or when climbing stairs); or dry mouth or nausea (frequent mouth care or sucking lozenges may help).

Report increased nervousness or depression; sudden weight gain (weigh yourself in the same clothes at the same time of day once a week); unusual or persistent swelling of ankles, feet, or extremities; palpitations or rapid heartbeat; muscle weakness, fatigue, or pain; or other persistent side effects.

It can also increase the risk of prostate cancer. Allergic reaction to this medication can cause itching and rash. Seek immediate medical attention in case of any discomfort from this medication. Do not use this medicine if you are pregnant, planning to get pregnant or allergic to any of the ingredients.

Consult a doctor before using Dutasteride if you have heart failure, urinary tract problems, or problems urinating; have a history of abnormal liver function, has had prostate cancer; you are allergic to any other medicine or food items

• Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia

• Allergy

• Dizziness

• Ejaculation Disorder

• Retrograde Ejaculation

• Impotence

• Breast Pain

• Headache

• Nasal Congestion

• Diarrhoea

• Is It safe with alcohol?

  Taking this medication with alcohol may have additive effects in lowering your blood pressure.

• How long is the duration of effect?

  The duration of effect is not clinically known.

• What is the onset of action?

  The time required by the medication to show top effect is not known.

• Is it safe to drive while on this medicine?

  This medicine affects the alertness of the patient. Thus driving must be avoided while taking this medicine.

• Are there any pregnancy warnings?

  This medicine is highly unsafe to be used during pregnancy. Patient must consult their doctor if pregnant or planning to be.

• Are there any breast-feeding warnings?

  Information is not available regarding its use in breastfeeding mothers. Kindly consult your doctor before taking it.

• Does this affect kidney function?

  This medicine is found to be safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Adjustment of dose might not be needed. Please consult your doctor.

• Does this affect liver function?

  Caution must be taken in patient with liver disease. Adjustment of dose might be needed. Kindly consult your doctor before taking it.

Below is the list of medicines, which have the same composition, strength and form as Silodal-D 8 Combipack , and hence can be used as its substitute.

• Alphacept-D 8 Combipack

  Lupin Ltd

• Sildura 8 Combipack

  Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd

• Rapilif-D 8/0.5 Combipack

  Ipca Laboratories Ltd

• New Geripod-D Capsule

  Alembic Pharmaceuticals Ltd

• Are there any missed dose instructions?

  If you miss a dose, take it as soon as possible.

• Are there any overdose instructions?

  Consult a doctor in case of overdose.

The medicine works as an antagonist of the alpha-1 adrenoreceptor selective for the prostrate. It binds to and blocks these receptors which lower intraurethral pressure, relaxes smooth muscles and improves urine flow. It also restricts the conversion of testosterone into dihydrotestosterone. DHT is responsible for the swelling of the prostate.

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

  Consumption of alcohol is not recommended during treatment with this medicine

• Interaction with Medicine

  This medication interacts with Amitriptyline, Alprazolam, Nefazodone, Clotrimazole, Baclofen, Chlordiazepoxide, Canagliflozin and Conivaptan.

• Interaction with Disease

  This medication should not be used by those who have Hepatic impairment and Liver disease.

• Ques : What is Silodal d 8 combipack?

  Ans : Silodal D is a medication which has Dutasteride and Silodosin as active factors present in it.

• Ques : What is Silodal d 8 combipack used for?

  Ans :

  Silodal D 8 combipack is a prescribed medication, used for the treatment of Symptomatic benign prostatic hyperplasia in male.

• Ques : What are the side effects of Silodal d 8 combipack?

  Ans : Dizziness, Headache, Swelling of the tongue, Decreased libido, Breast enlargement, Ejaculation disorders, etc are common side effects.

• Ques : Can Silodal D 8 Kit be used for symptomatic benign prostatic hyperplasia in men and acute urinary retention?

  Ans : Yes, Silodal D is used to treat conditions such as symptomatic benign prostatic hyperplasia in men and acute urinary retention.

• Ques : How long do I need to use silodal d 8 combipack before I see improvement of my conditions?

  Ans : In most of the cases, the average time taken by this medication to reach its peak effect is within 2 weeks to 3 months, before noticing an improvement in the condition.

• Ques : At what frequency do I need to use silodal d 8 combipack ?

  Ans : This medication is generally used once a day to once a week, depending on the severity of the patient.

• Ques : Should I use silodal d 8 combipack empty stomach, before food or after food?

  Ans : The salts involved in this medication react properly if it is taken with the food.

• Ques : What are the instructions for storage and disposal of silodal d 8 combipack?

  Ans : This medication contains salts, which are suitable to store at 25c temperature and keeping this medication above or below that, can cause an inadequate effect. Protect it from moisture and light.

• Dutasteride- Drug Information Portal [Internet]. druginfo.nlm.nih.gov. 2019 [Cited 24 April 2019]. Available from:

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

• Dutasteride- DrugBank [Internet]. Drugbank.ca. 2019 [Cited 10 May 2019]. Available from:

  https://www.drugbank.ca/drugs/DB01126

• Silodosin- Drug Information Portal [Internet]. druginfo.nlm.nih.gov. 2019 [Cited 10 May 2019]. Available from:

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

• Silodosin- DrugBank [Internet]. Drugbank.ca. 2019 [Cited 10 May 2019]. Available from:

  https://www.drugbank.ca/drugs/DB06207