Alfuzosin
Information about Alfuzosin
Alfuzosin uses
Alfuzosin is used to treat problems with urination in men with enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia).
.How alfuzosin works
Alfuzosin is an alpha blocker. It works by relaxing muscle around the bladder exit and prostate gland so urine is passed more easily.
Common side effects of alfuzosin
Upper respiratory tract infection, Dizziness, Headache, Nausea, Abdominal pain, Impotence, Postural hypotension (low blood pressure), Fainting, Vertigo, General discomfort, Drowsiness, Abnormal vision, Tachycardia, Palpitations, Priapism, Red spots or bumps, Liver injury, Cholestatic liver disease
Available Medicine for Alfuzosin
Expert advice for Alfuzosin
- Alfuzosin helps in relieving the symptoms of enlarged prostate. It does not decrease the size of the prostate.
- Alfuzosin must be taken with food.
- You will feel better within hours or days of starting the treatment. Full effect is usually seen within 2 weeks.
- Alfuzosin may cause dizziness or sleepiness. Do not drive or do anything requiring concentration until you know how it affects you.
- If you are scheduled to undergo an eye surgery due to cataract or glaucoma, inform your eye doctor about the usage of Alfuzosin.
- Inform your doctor if you have ever been diagnosed with kidney or liver problems.
Frequently asked questions for Alfuzosin
Alfuzosin
Q. Does Alfuzosin shrink the prostate?
No, Alfuzosin does not shrink the size of the prostate. It belongs to alpha-blocker class of medicines. It works by relaxing muscles of bladder and prostate to allow urine to flow more easily. It helps in relieving symptoms of an enlarged prostate.
Q. Can Alfuzosin cause erectile dysfunction?
No, Alfuzosin does not cause erectile dysfunction. On the contrary, it may help in improving such condition. However, this medicine may cause painful erection (priapism) which does not go away. If priapism is not treated you may not be able to get an erection in the future.
Q. When should I take Alfuzosin?
Alfuzosin should be taken after meals at the same time each day. Do not cut, crush, or chew the medicine, but swallow it whole with water.