Alfuzosin Hydrochloride Orion
Alfuzosin hydrochloride Orion helps relax the prostate muscle to ease urinary problems caused by an enlarged prostate.
Form
depottabletti
Strength
10 mg
Active Ingredient
Alfuzosin hydrochloride
Manufacturer
Orion Corporation
How to Use
Dosage
One 10 mg tablet once a day.
Method
Swallow the tablet whole with a glass of water after a meal, preferably after dinner. Do not break, crush, or chew.
Important
The maximum daily dose is one 10 mg tablet.
Possible Side Effects
COMMON
- •Dizziness
- •Headache
- •Nausea
- •Stomach discomfort or indigestion
- •Abdominal pain
- •Weakness or fatigue
RARE
- •Dizziness, lightheadedness, or fainting when standing up quickly.
- •Fast heartbeat (tachycardia).
- •Drowsiness.
- •Runny, itchy, or stuffy nose, sneezing.
- •Diarrhea and vomiting.
- •Dry mouth.
- •Skin rash and itching.
- •Fluid retention, causing swollen arms or legs.
- •Chest pain.
- •Hot flashes.
- •Irregular or fast heartbeats.
- •Decreased white blood cells, which can lead to more infections, sore throat, or mouth sores.
- •Decreased platelets, which can cause bleeding gums, nosebleeds, bruising, or a rash with red spots.
- •Abnormal liver function, with symptoms like yellowing of the skin or eyes.
Important Warnings
- Do not take if you are allergic to alfuzosin or any other ingredients in this medicine.
- Do not take if you have or have had low blood pressure when standing up (orthostatic hypotension), which can make you feel dizzy or faint.
- Do not take if you have severe liver problems.
- Do not take if you are already taking other alpha-blocker medicines (like doxazosin, terazosin, tamsulosin).
- Talk to your doctor if you have severe kidney problems, a heart condition, chest pain (angina pectoris), or a known QT prolongation on your ECG.
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- You might feel dizzy, weak, or sweat a lot within hours of taking your first dose, especially if you also take blood pressure or chest pain medicines. Lie down until symptoms pass and tell your doctor.
- If you have a painful erection that lasts more than 4 hours, seek immediate medical help, as this can lead to permanent damage.
- This medicine can cause dizziness or weakness. If you feel this way, do not drive or use machines.
- Inform your doctor or surgeon that you are taking this medicine before any surgery, especially if it involves general anesthesia or cataract surgery.
Use in Elderly Patients
Category C
Suitable for older adults, with specific precautions. Significant adverse effects include orthostatic hypotension and dizziness. Increases risk of falls. Consider potential interactions especially with antihypertensives. Avoid grapefruit. (updated 25.11.2024)