Xatral-SR

by Hoechst

Active ingredient: Alfuzosin

PKR 771

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Xatral-Sr Tablets 5Mg (1 Strip = 14 Tablets) · Strip · PKR 771 · In stock

Manufactured by SANOFI-AVENTIS PAKISTAN LTD.

About Alfuzosin

BPH & Drugs for Urinary Retention

Uses

Treatment of functional symptoms of benign prostatic hyperplasia.

How to take it

Adults: 10 mg once daily or 2.5 mg 3 times daily. Elderly: 5 mg morning and evening. Children: Not recommended. First dose may cause collapse due to hypotensive effect (therefore should be taken on retiring to bed). Patients should be warned to lie down if symptoms such as dizziness, fatigue or sweating develop and to remain lying down until they abate completely.

Side effects

Vertigo, dizziness, headache, Gl upset. Orthostatic hypotension, syncope, tachycardia, palpitations, chest pain, fatigue, drowsiness rash, pruritus, flushes, oedema, asthenia, malaise, dry mouth.

Pregnancy and breastfeeding

Pregnancy: No evidence of risk in humans. Lactation: Contraindicated or not recommended. Contraindications: History of orthostatic hypotension. Severe hepatic impairment. Sust-release preps: hepatic or severe renal impairment (CrCl <30mL/min). Precautions: QT prolongation, hypertension; monitor BP regularly, particularly at start of treatment. Coronary insufficiency; discontinue if angina deteriorates. Withdraw 24 hours before anaesthesia. Renal or hepatic impairment. Cerebral circulatory disorders. Risk of priapism; warn patients to seek immediate medical assistance. Cataract surgery. Elderly.

Advice

Take immediately after the evening meals. Do not chew or crush tablets, swallow whole. Take as directed, at the same time each day. Contact prescriber if there is unusual chest pain, difficulty in breathing. Change position slowly when climbing stairs and from lying or sitting to standing position.

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Interactions with Alfuzosin

Other alpha-blockers, antihypertensives, calcium antagonists, nitrates, potent CYP3A4 inhibitors, drugs that prolong QT interval.

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