UROXATRAL

Drug Title

Uroxatral (Alfuzosin)

Common use

Uroxatral is an alpha-blocker. It is used in treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia in men with an enlarged prostate. It works by blocking receptores in the lower urinary tract, relaxing smooth muscles in the bladder neck and prostate.

Dosage and directions

Use Uroxatral as prescribed by your doctor. Take it orally with the same meal every day. Avoid splitting, crushing, breaking or chewing it. Swallow it the whole.

Contraindications

You should not use the medicine if you have allergy to it, liver problems and you are taking alpha-blockers, macrolide antibiotics, nefazodone, azole antifungals, HIV pritease inhibitors and telithromycin.

Drug interaction

Tell your doctor if you take the following medicines: azole antifungals, macrolide antibiotics, amiodarone, alpha-blokers, HIV protease inhibitors, nefazodone, nitrates, phosphodiesterase type 5 (PDE5) inhibitors (eg, sildenafil), or telithromycin because the risk of side effects, such as severe low blood pressure, may be increased.

Missed dose

If you miss a dose of Uroxatral, take it as soon as possible. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not take 2 doses at once.

Overdose

Symptoms may include fainting, irregular heartbeat. Seek medical attention immediately if you overdosed the medicine.

Storage

Store Uroxatral at 77 degrees F (25 degrees C) in a tightly closed container. Store away from heat, moisture, and light. Do not store in the bathroom. Keep Uroxatral out of the reach of children and away from pets.