Pregnancy Interaction

• Only adult men with benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) should use silodosin.
• ladies, even pregnant ladies, should not take it.
• No safety evidence during pregnancy means you should stay away from it.
• Conclusion: Don't use this when pregnant.

Faq For Medicine

Q1. What is the purpose of Prostagard 8mg Capsule?
It is used to treat Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH), which is when the prostate is too big and makes it hard to urinate.

Q2. Does Prostagard 8mg Capsule make the prostate smaller?
No. It doesn't make the prostate smaller; it just relaxes the muscles to make it easier for urine to flow.

Q3. How long does it take to work?
A lot of guys feel better in 2 to 6 hours, however it may take 1 to 2 weeks for the complete effect.

Q4. Is Prostagard 8mg Capsule safe for women and kids?
No. It is only for grown males.

Q5. Can Prostagard 8mg Capsule make sexual problems worse?
Yes. It might cause retrograde ejaculation, but it's not dangerous.

Q6. Is it safe for those with kidney problems to use Prostagard 8mg Capsule?
In cases of moderate kidney impairment, the dose needs to be changed. Don't use if you have serious kidney condition.

Expert Advice

• Take Prostagard 8mg Capsule with food, preferably with dinner.
• Don't stop all of a sudden; the symptoms may come back.
• If you have low blood pressure, get up gently to avoid getting dizzy.
• Don't drink alcohol; it makes you dizzy and lowers your blood pressure.
• Tell your doctor if you are going to have cataract or glaucoma surgery (there is a chance of Floppy Iris Syndrome).
• If you skip a few doses, talk to your doctor before starting again.

Side Effects

• Normal:
• Lightheadedness
• Ejaculation that goes backward
• Stuffy nose
• Pain in the head
• Loose stools
• Weakness
• Low blood pressure (orthostatic hypotension)
• Not as common:
• Heart palpitations
• Can't sleep
• Rash
• Not often, but serious:
• Very bad allergic reaction
• Fainting because blood pressure drops suddenly
• Floppy Iris Syndrome during eye surgery

 How It Works

• Silodosin is a specific type of alpha-1A adrenergic blocker.
• It selectively relaxes smooth muscles in:
• Prostate
• Neck of the bladder
• Urethra
• This helps pee flow better and lessens symptoms like:
• Trouble starting to pee
• Weak stream
• Going to the bathroom often
• Need for speed
• Nocturia (urinating at night)
• It doesn't make the prostate smaller.

Medicine Interaction

• Be careful with:
• Other medications that reduce blood pressure, such beta-blockers, ACE inhibitors, and ARBs
• PDE5 inhibitors (Sildenafil, Tadalafil) → may lower blood pressure
• Antifungals (Ketoconazole, Itraconazole)
• Ritonavir is an HIV drug.
• Clarithromycin is a macrolide antibiotic.
• Warfarin—keep an eye on INR
• Don't take alpha-blockers with other drugs.
• Stay away from alcohol because it can make you dizzy.

 How to Use

• Take one capsule or tablet every day, ideally with dinner.
• Do not chew or crumble; just swallow.
• If you forget to take a dose:
• Take when you recall
• Skip if the next dose is coming up soon.
• Don't take two doses.
• Slowly stand up to avoid getting dizzy.
• If you stop for a few days, talk to your doctor before starting again.

 Uses / indications

• Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH)
• Relief from urinary problems like:
• Urine flow that isn't good
• Dribbling
• Not sure
• Urination often
• Nocturia
• Straining when peeing
• The feeling of not completely emptying the bladder