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Silodosin

DRUGS FOR BENIGN PROSTATIC HYPERPLASIA

Uses of Silodosin

Silodosin is mainly used in the management of benign prostatic hyperplasia

Side effects of Silodosin

  • Retrograde Ejaculation
  • Diarrhoea
  • Dizziness
  • Orthostatic Hypotension/Postural Hypotension
  • Stuffy nose or runny nose
  • Headache
  • Nasopharyngitis

How Silodosin works

  • Silodosin blocks the alpha 1A type of adrenoceptors located in the prostate gland, urethra, and urinary bladder. The blockage relaxes smooth muscles in these locations, easing urinary flow.

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Expert Advice

Dosage Forms Available

  • Silodosin can be taken orally (tablet and capsule).

Age and Dose Restrictions

  • Silodosin is intended for use by adults above 18 years of age.

Contraindications

  • It is contraindicated in patients with a history of hypersensitivity to Silodosin and patients with liver and kidny diseases.

Other Medications To Avoid With This Medicine

  • Avoid taking antifungals (itraconazole), blood pressure-lowering medications (verapamil), antivirals (ritonavir0, immune-suppressing medications (cyclosporine), antibiotics (clarithromycin), and medications for erectile dysfunction (sildenafil) with Silodosin. It may affect the safety and effectiveness of Silodosin.

Overdose and Missed Dose

  • In case you accidentally take an overdose of this medication and experience severe side effects or worsening of any of the symptoms, please consult your doctor as overosage may cause dizziness, fainting, lightheadedness and blurred vision. Therefore, strict adherence to the prescribed dose is essential.
  • If you miss a dose of Silodosin, take it as soon as you remember. But, if the next dose is near, skip the missed dose and resume the regular dosing regime.

Use In Driving And Operating Machinery

  • This medication may impair the ability to drive and operate machinery.

Use in Pregnancy and Lactation

  • This medication is not recommended in pregnancy and breastfeeding.

Caution In Other Conditions

  • Caution is advised in elderly patients and patients who have to undergo eye surgery.
  • Avoid alcohol consumption as it can aggravate the orthostatic hypotension caused by this medicine.

Special Dietary & Lifestyle Recommendation

  • Reduce the intake of substances that increase diuresis like coffee, and alcohol.
  • Perform regular pelvic exercises for symptomatic relief. 
  • In case of anticipated eye surgery for cataracts, or glaucoma, inform the doctor about your consumption of this medicine.
  • Get your PSA (Prostate-specific antigen) levels checked regularly to rule out the development of cancer in the prostate gland as well as to document improvement in Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia.

Frequently asked questions

This medication has undesirable effects on the eye during cataract surgery. The iris shows changes, and the pupil is not or very little dilated, so the surgery is delayed. Tell the doctor who will operate on the eye about this, and also tell your doctor about all the medications, diseases, and health conditions you are suffering from. 

This medication can cause erectile dysfunction in very few cases. However, it may affect ejaculatory dysfunction or cause no ejaculation. 

A fall in blood pressure while using this medication is a common side effect. It usually happens after taking the first dose. Do not drive or operate any machines during this period. 

Sildenafil may cause a drop in blood pressure for those already taking silodosin. Silodosin can cause fainting, too, sometimes due to low blood pressure. 

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