Uses / Indications:
Alfusin 10 mg Tablet PR is used for:
Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH):
Makes pee flow better
Helps with the symptoms of needing to urinate often, having a weak stream, dribbling, and not fully emptying the bladder.
Urinary retention linked to prostate enlargement
Additional treatment for males with modest high blood pressure and symptoms of BPH
Pregnancy interaction:
Safety During Pregnancy: Alfusin 10 mg Tablet PR (which contains Alfuzosin) is not safe for women to take because it is exclusively prescribed to men with urinary issues caused by an enlarged prostate (Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia - BPH).
There is not enough information about using it while pregnant.
Pregnancy problems don't apply because the drug is only for guys.
Breastfeeding: Not significant, since this medicine is not for women.
Expert advice:
To keep the medicine's absorption steady, take it after the same meal every day.
You shouldn't drive or use equipment after taking Alfusin, especially at the beginning of therapy, because it could make you dizzy.
To avoid rapid reductions in blood pressure, get up slowly from a seated or lying down position.
Tell your doctor before you have cataract or glaucoma surgery that you are taking Alfuzosin. It can cause Intraoperative Floppy Iris Syndrome (IFIS).
For optimal results, keep taking the drug as directed. Missing doses can make it less effective.
Don't drink alcohol while you're taking this drug because it can make you feel more dizzy.
Side Effects:
Feeling dizzy or lightheaded
Pain in the head
Feeling tired or weak
Feeling sick
Pain in the stomach
Nose that is runny or plugged
Rare but serious side effects:
Fainting because blood pressure drops suddenly
Pain in the chest
Heartbeats that are not regular or are too fast
Allergic response (rash, edema, trouble breathing)
Get medical help right away if you have any major side effects.
How to use:
Take one pill every day after the same meal, either in the morning or at night.
Do not crush, chew, or break the tablet because it is a prolonged-release (PR) formulation. Instead, swallow it whole with a glass of water.
For optimal results, keep taking it as directed.
Take the missed dose as soon as you can. If it's almost time for the next dose, don't take the one you missed. Don't double up.
How it works:
Alfuzosin is an alpha-1 adrenergic receptor blocker that is in Alfusin 10 mg Tablet PR.
How it works:
It makes it easier to pee by relaxing the smooth muscles in the prostate gland, bladder neck, and urethra.
It helps with symptoms like: by making it easier for urine to flow and eliminating blockages and resistance.
Weak stream
Trouble starting to urinate
Having to pee a lot or right away
Nocturia (urinating at night)
Faq for medicine:
Q1: What is the purpose of Alfusin 10 mg Tablet PR?
It is used to treat Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH), which is a non-cancerous growth of the prostate gland that makes it hard to urinate.
Q2. How long does it take for Alfusin to work?
You might notice some reduction in your urine flow within a few days, but the full advantages normally don't show up until you've been using it regularly for 2–4 weeks.
Q3. Is it possible to take Alfusin to lower blood pressure?
No. It is an alpha-blocker, but it is not a good choice for controlling blood pressure.
Q4. Is it okay to take Alfusin at night?
Yes. People normally take it once a day after the same meal, often at night to help with dizziness or lightheadedness.
Q5. If I feel better, may I stop taking Alfusin?
No. Do what your doctor says to do. If you stop suddenly, your symptoms may come back.
Q6. Is Alfusin an antibiotic or a steroid?
No. It's not a steroid or an antibiotic; it's an alpha-adrenergic blocker.
Q7. Does Alfusin make you feel dizzy?
Yes. It can drop blood pressure and make you feel dizzy or faint, especially if you stand up quickly.
Medicine interaction:
Don't take Alfusin with:
Other alpha-blockers, like doxazosin and tamsulosin, May induce a drop in blood pressure that is too much.
Nitrates (such nitroglycerin and isosorbide dinitrate) can make blood pressure drop dangerously low.
Antihypertensive drugs (such beta-blockers and calcium channel blockers) make you more likely to feel dizzy or faint.
Antifungal and antibiotic drugs, like ketoconazole, itraconazole, and clarithromycin, Raise the amount of Alfuzosin in the body.
HIV protease inhibitors, such ritonavir, may potentially increase the amount of Alfuzosin in the body and its negative effects.
Tell your doctor about all the vitamins and drugs you use.
