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Silofast 8mg Capsule
Silodosin
Uses of Silofast 8mg Capsule
- It helps to treat benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH).
Introduction to Silofast 8mg Capsule
Silofast 8mg Capsule contains the active ingredient Silodosin. It belongs to the class of medications that target the human prostate, bladder base, bladder neck, and prostatic urethra. It treats the signs and symptoms of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) with an enlarged prostate in adult men.
The prostate gland enlarges its size after 40 years of age. BPH symptoms include frequent urination, urgency, restriction of the urine flow, and painful bladder. Acute urine retention, characterized by painful urination, is most likely to develop in people with benign prostatic hyperplasia. Inform your doctor before using Silofast 8mg Capsule if you have severe liver or kidney problems, dizziness, having cataract surgery, or have been taking blood pressure or antifungal medications.
Therapeutic Effects of Silofast 8mg Capsule
Silofast 8mg Capsule is an alpha-blocker and is prescribed to treat the signs and symptoms of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). It relaxes the smooth muscle in these tissues by blocking the receptor without impacting the contractility. It also helps to relieve urinary incontinence.
Interaction of Silofast 8mg Capsule with other drugs
Inform your physician about any prescribed medications, over-the-counter medicines, and nutritional or vitamin supplements you have taken before the treatment. Certain medications may interact with Silofast 8mg Capsule and cause undesirable side effects.
More Information about Silofast 8mg Capsule
- Store away from light & moisture at a temperature not exceeding 30°C.
- Keep Silofast 8mg Capsule out of sight and reach of children.
How to consume Silofast 8mg Capsule
Take a Silofast 8mg Capsule as prescribed by your doctor. Preferably, the capsule should be taken every day at the same time, with food. It is best to swallow the capsule whole with a glass of water rather than breaking or chewing it.
Safety Advices for Silofast 8mg Capsule
Pregnancy
Silofast 8mg Capsule is intended only for male patients and is not recommended for pregnant women.
Breast Feeding
Silofast 8mg Capsule is intended only for male patients and is not indicated for breastfeeding women.
Lungs
It is unknown whether Silofast 8mg Capsule is safe for patients with lung problems. Consult your doctor for more advice.
Liver
Silofast 8mg Capsule is unsafe in patients with severe liver disorders. Inform your doctor if you have any liver disorders before taking this medication and have not been evaluated for this condition.
Alcohol
It is unknown whether consuming alcohol while taking Silofast 8mg Capsule is safe. Please speak with your physician.
Driving
This medicine can cause blurred vision and dizziness. Avoid driving or using machines while taking Silofast 8mg Capsule.
Side Effects of Silofast 8mg Capsule
Side effects are unwanted symptoms caused by medicines. Even though all medications cause side effects, not everyone gets them.
Serious
- Severe allergic reactions (Swelling on the face, tongue, or throat)
- Skin reactions
- Irregular heartbeat
Common
- Dizziness
- Runny or blocked nose
- Diarrhea
- Impotence and low sex drive
- Low sperm count and movement
- Enlarged or painful breasts.
Brand
Cipla LTD
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