ALFUGRESS 10MG TABLET

Introduction: 

Alfugress 10mg Tablet contains the active constituent alfuzosin. It is used to treat the symptoms of benign prostatic hyperplasia. This condition causes difficulty in passing urine, often in older men. In a few patients with benign prostatic hyperplasia, the prostate gland gets so big that it stops the flow of urine completely. This is called Acute Urinary Retention.  

Alfugress 10mg Tablet is contraindicated in patients with moderate or severe hepatic insufficiency and hypersensitivity. Talk to your doctor if you have kidney disorders, chest pain, heart problems, liver disorders, and low blood pressure before taking this medicine. It is not recommended for children and adolescents under the age of 18. If you have an eye surgery for cataract planned, inform your doctor that you are using this medicine. Taking this medicine can cause sudden drop in blood pressure, especially at the initial stages.

Uses of Alfugress 10mg Tablet:

• BPH –Benign prostatic hyperplasia

How Alfugress 10mg Tablet works: 

Alfugress 10mg Tablet works by blocking postsynaptic alpha 1 adrenoreceptor that is located in the prostate, bladder base, bladder neck, prostatic capsule, and prostatic urethra. Inhibition of the receptors leads to the relaxation of smooth muscles and reduction in symptoms of benign prostatic hyperplasia.

Interactions with other drugs:

Inform your doctor about any medications you are taking or have taken before the treatment.

More information:

Store at 25°C (77°F). Keep out of sight and reach of children.

References:

1. KD Tripathi, Essentials of Medical Pharmacology, Antiadrenergic drugs and drugs for glaucoma, 7th edition, 2013, 142.
2. Sanofi, Electronics Medicines Compendium (emc), [Revised date: SEP 2020], [Accessed date: 29 APR 2021], https://www.medicines.org.uk/emc/files/pil.1475.pdf
3. Sanofi, U.S. Food and Drug Administration, [ Revised date: AUG 2008], [ Accessed date: 29 APR 2021], https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/drugsatfda_docs/label/2008/021287s011lbl.pdf

How to use Alfugress 10mg Tablet:

Always take this medicine exactly as your doctor has told you. Swallow the tablet with plenty of water. The tablet is taken after the meal. Alfugress 10mg Tablet is given once daily. Avoid crushing, chewing, and damaging the tablet. In case of a missed dose, don’t double the amount. Take the next dose at a regular time. 

Safety advice:

Liver:

It is essential to inform your doctor if you have any liver disorders.

Kidney:

It is essential to inform your doctor if you have any kidney disorders.

Driving:

This medicine may make you feel tired. Avoid driving if you are unwell.

Allergies:

The drug must be discontinued in case of allergy to it or to its contents.

Side effects are unwanted symptoms caused by medical treatment. Although all medicines can cause side effects, everyone will not get them. 

Serious:

• Syncope
• Postural hypotension
• Intraoperative Floppy Iris Syndrome (IFIS)

Common:

• Feeling dizzy or faint.
• Headache
• Feeling sick (nausea)
• Stomach pain
• Weakness or tiredness