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Safety Advices
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UNSAFE
Silofit 4 may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol.
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Silofit 4 is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Silofit 4 during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
CAUTION
Silofit 4 may cause dizziness or weakness due to low blood pressure. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
CAUTION
Silofit 4 should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Silofit 4 may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Use of Silofit 4 is not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease.
CAUTION
Silofit 4 should be used with caution in patients with severe liver disease. Dose adjustment of Silofit 4 may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Limited information is available on the use of Silofit 4 in these patients.
Medicine Overview of Silofit 4mg Capsule
Introduction
Silofit 4 is an alpha adrenergic antagonist that is used in the treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia. It helps to relieve symptoms like difficulty in passing urine. However, it does not decrease the size of the prostate. Silofit 4 is advised to take it in a dose and duration as per prescription. It should be taken with food, but take at the same time regularly. Swallow the medicine as a whole without crushing or chewing it. You should not stop taking the medicine without consulting the doctor as it may lead to the worsening of your symptoms. The course of...
... Show moreUses of Silofit 4
- Benign prostatic hyperplasia
Side effects of Silofit 4
Common
- Retrograde ejaculation
- Orthostatic hypotension (sudden lowering of blood pressure on standing)
- Dizziness
- Headache
- Nasal congestion (stuffy nose)
- Diarrhea
How to use Silofit 4
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Do not chew, crush or break it. Silofit 4 is to be taken with food.
How Silofit 4 works
Silofit 4 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 Silofit 4?
If you miss a dose of Silofit 4, 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 regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
Quick Tips
- Silofit 4 helps in relieving the symptoms of enlarged prostate. It does not decrease the size of the prostate.
- Silofit 4 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.
- Silofit 4 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 Silofit 4.
- Inform your doctor if you have ever been diagnosed with kidney or liver problems.
Brief Description
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 adjustment not necessary
Severe Impairment: (Child-Pugh class C): Contraindicated (not studied)
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 patients >65 years),Nasopharyngitis (2%),Nasal congestion (2%),Sinusitis (1-2%)
Interaction
Ketoconazole, digoxin.
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