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Composition
Aroxatral
Tablets
Each tablet contains Alfuzosin
hydrochloride (extended release)
10mg
Indications
Alfuzosin is used to treat
symptoms of benign prostatic
hyperplasia (BPH, enlarged
prostate) such as frequent,
urgent need to urinate during
the day and at night, weak urine
stream, and difficulty
urinating. Alfuzosin is in a
class of medications called
alpha-1 blockers. It works by
relaxing the muscles in the
prostate and bladder neck to
allow urine to flow more easily.
Description
Alpha blocker drug ,relax the
muscles in the prostrate gland
and the neck of the bladder.This
allows the urethra to open wider
so that urine flows more
easily.
Contraindications
Alfuzosin should be used with
caution in patients with severe
renal insufficiency, and should
not be prescribed to patients
with a known history of QT
prolongation or to patients who
are taking medications known to
prolong the QT interval (term
related to cardiology).
Alfuzosin should not be used in
patients with moderate or severe
hepatic insufficiency,
(Childs-Pugh categories B and C)
since alfuzosin blood levels are
increased in these patients.
Alfuzosin should not be
co-administered with potent
CYP3A4 inhibitors such as
ketoconazole, itraconazole, and
ritonavir, since alfuzosin blood
levels are increased. Alfuzosin
is contraindicated in patients
known to be hypersensitive to
alfuzosin hydrochloride or any
component of Alfuzosin tablets.
Side effects
The most common side effects are
dizziness (due to postural
hypotension), upper respiratory
tract infection, headache, and
fatigue.
Presentation:
10
tablets
MRP
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79.50 63.60
57.24
Aroxatral Blister pack of 10 capsules |