Friday, 18 May 2012

Alfuzosin

Alfuzosin

Class:Renal and Bladder disorder

Indications

Benign prostatic hypertrophy.

Contraindications

History of orthostatic hypotension.

Precautions

Hypertension,monitor BP regularly,particularly at start of treatment.Coronary insufficiency,discontinue if angina detoriates.Withdraw 24 hours before anesthesia.

Side effects

Headache,vertigo,dizziness,gastrointestinal upset,orthostatic hypotension,syncope,tachycardia,palpitation,chest pain,fatigue,drowsiness,rash,pruritis,flushes,edema.

Dosage

Adults:1 tablet three times daily,maximum 4 tablets daily.Elderly:initially 1 tablet morning and evening,Maximum 4 tablets daily.Children:not recommended.

Brands

Tabs.xatral SR 5mg.

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