Flowrap 88mg
Capsule
Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
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| Alcohol | UNSAFE Flowrap 8 may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol. |
| Pregnancy | SAFE IF PRESCRIBED Flowrap 8 is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, the... View More |
| Breastfeeding | CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR Information regarding the use of Flowrap 8 during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor. |
| Driving | CAUTION Flowrap 8 may cause dizziness or weakness due to low blood pressure. Do not drive if these symptoms occur. |
| Kidney | CAUTION Flowrap 8 should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Flowrap 8 may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
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| Liver | CAUTION Flowrap 8 should be used with caution in patients with severe liver disease. Dose adjustment of Flowrap 8 may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
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Introduction
Flowrap 8 is an alpha adrenergic antagonist that is used in the treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia. It helps to relieve symptoms like difficulty ... View More
Uses of Flowrap 8
- Benign prostatic hyperplasia
Side effects of Flowrap 8
- Retrograde ejaculation
- Orthostatic hypotension (sudden lowering of blood pressure on standing)
- Dizziness
- Headache
- Nasal congestion (stuffy nose)
- Diarrhea
How to use Flowrap 8
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Do not chew, crush or break it. Flowrap 8 is to be taken with food.
How Flowrap 8 works
Flowrap 8 is an alpha blocker. It works by relaxing muscle around the bladder exit and prostate gland so urine is passed more easily.
What if you forget to take Flowrap 8?
If you miss a dose of Flowrap 8, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your... View More
- Flowrap 8 helps in relieving the symptoms of enlarged prostate. It does not decrease the size of the prostate.
- Flowrap 8 must be taken with food.
- You will feel better within hours or days of starting the treatment. Full effect is usually seen within 2 weeks.
- Flowrap 8 may cause dizziness or sleepiness. Do not drive or do anything requiring concentration until you know how it affects you.
- If you are scheduled to undergo an eye surgery due to cataract or glaucoma, inform your eye doctor about the usage of Flowrap 8.
- Inform your doctor if you have ever been diagnosed with kidney or liver problems.
Indication
Treating the signs and symptoms of enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia [BPH]).
Adult Dose
Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia Adults PO 8 mg once daily with a meal. Hepatic Impairment Mild-to-moderate impairment (Child-Pugh class A or B): Dose... View More
Renal Dose
Renal Impairment CrCl <50 mL/min: Dose adjustment not necessary CrCl 30-50 mL/min: 4 mg PO qDay CrCl <30 mL/min: Contraindicated
Contraindication
Hypersensitivity.
Mode of Action
Selectively blocks postsynaptic alpha-1 adrenoreceptors located in the prostate, bladder base, bladder neck, prostatic capsule, and prostatic urethra.
Precaution
Impaired hepatic & renal function. Start treatment w/ a low dose (2 mg/dose).
Side Effect
>10% Retrograde ejaculation (28%) 1-10% Diarrhea (3%),Headache (2%),Insomnia ((1-2%),Dizziness (3%),Orthostatic hypotension (3%; increased in patie... View More
Interaction
Ketoconazole, digoxin.
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