Silodosin 8 mg/4 mg Capsule Product introduction
Silodosin 8 mg /4 mg Capsule is an alpha-adrenergic antagonist that mainly comes in use in the treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia. It helps to relieve symptoms like difficulty in passing urine. However, it does not decrease the size of the prostate.
It is advised to take it in a dose and duration as per prescription. It should be taken with food, but take at the same time regularly. Swallow the medicine as a whole without crushing or chewing it.
Uses
- Treatment of Benign prostatic hyperplasia
Benefits
In Treatment of Benign prostatic hyperplasia
When your prostate gland becomes enlarged it can cause urinary problems such as difficulty passing urine and the need to go to the toilet frequently or urgently. It can also cause urine flow to be slower. If not treated, there is a risk that your urine flow will be completely blocked. It works by relaxing muscles in the bladder and prostate. So, it can rapidly relieve the symptoms and make it easier for you to urinate. Take this medicine exactly as prescribed for maximum benefits.
Silodosin side effects
Most silodosin side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you worry about them
Common side effects
- Retrograde ejaculation
- Dizziness
- Diarrhea
- Orthostatic hypotension (sudden lowering of blood pressure on standing)
- Headache
- Blurred vision
- Nasopharyngitis (inflammation of the throat and nasal passages)
- Nasal congestion (stuffy nose)
How to use
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Take this medicine with food.
How it works
It is an alpha blocker. It works by relaxing muscle around the bladder exit and prostate gland so urine is passed more easily.
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