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Tablet form of alfuzosin with extended release What kind of medication is this? ALFUZOSIN is a medication that is prescribed to males in order to treat an enlarged prostate gland (benign prostatic hyperplasia or BPH). This medication is not intended for use in females. Alfuzosin is effective because it acts by relaxing the muscles in the bladder neck and prostate, which are located near the location of the blockage. This increases the flow of urine and decreases the symptoms of BPH. Before I start using this medication, what information is important for my physician to have? Doctors need to know whether you have any of the following criteria in order to proceed with the procedure: chest pain (angina) coronary artery disease renal disease illness of the liver a lowering in the blood pressure prostate cancer a reaction that is uncommon or allergic to alfuzosin, as well as to any other drugs, foods, colours, or preservatives. What is the correct way to take this medication? You should take alfuzosin pills orally with meals, and you should take them with the same meal every day. Do not crush, cut, or chew the tablets; rather, they should be taken in their whole with a glass of water. Do not take your medication more frequently than recommended by the label. Do not discontinue taking unless specifically instructed to do so by your physician. Regarding the administration of this drug to children, please consult a doctor or other qualified health care provider. It's possible that further attention is required. In the event that you believe you may have taken an excessive amount of this medication, you should immediately contact a poison control center or an emergency facility. PLEASE TAKE NOTE That no one else should use this medication. It is important that others not use this medication. What should I do if I forget a dose? If you forget to take a dosage, you should take it as soon as you remember it. Take only that dose if it is getting close to the time for your next scheduled dose. Do not take the recommended dose in double or excess amounts. What other substances could react with this medication? cimetidine medications used for the treatment of yeast or fungal infections (examples: fluconazole, itraconazole, ketoconazole, voriconazole) medicines employed in the treatment of HIV infection (examples: ritonavir, saquinavir) fluoxetine fluvoxamine grapefruit juice hawthorn imatinib medications for treating high blood pressure and chest pain nefazodone sildenafil citrate (doses of sildenafil citrate higher than 25 mg should be taken at least 4 hours apart from taking alfuzosin) tadalafil vardenafil Inform your doctor or other health care provider about any and all additional medications you are taking, including over-the-counter medications, nutritional supplements, or herbal items, even if they were prescribed to you. If you are a regular user of drinks that include caffeine or alcohol, if you smoke, or if you use illicit substances, you should also let your prescriber or another health care provider about this. This might have an impact on how well your medication works. Before you stop taking any of your medications or before you begin taking any new ones, check in with your doctor or other healthcare provider. What side effects should I be on the lookout for while I'm taking this medication? When you are on alfuzosin, you are required to have routine checkups with your primary care physician. Listen to your doctor's instructions on the frequency of these visits, and act accordingly. You may feel tired or dizzy. Do not operate a motor vehicle, utilize equipment, or engage in any activity that needs mental alertness until you have determined how the effects of alfuzosin will manifest in your body. Do not sit down or rise up too rapidly since this might increase your chance of getting dizzy or passing out. If you start to feel lightheaded, sit down and stay there until you regain your equilibrium. Steer clear of alcoholic beverages since they might make you feel more sleepy, increase the likelihood that you will flush, and cause your heart rate to race. You can reduce the symptoms of sleepiness and dizziness caused by alfuzosin by taking it before bed, but you should be careful if you have to get up in the middle of the night. It is more probable for drowsiness and dizziness to occur after the first dosage, following an increase in the dose, during hot weather or activity, or when the dose is increased. Some side effects may become less severe as your body becomes used to the medication. If you are a man taking alfuzosin and you suffer a painful penile erection that is not connected to sexual activity, you should contact your doctor as soon as possible. Nevertheless, this side effect is relatively uncommon (priapism). Pripaxis can result in lifelong erectile dysfunction if the condition is not treated by a doctor as soon as it is noticed (impotence). Inform your doctor or other medical practitioner that you are taking alfuzosin if you are going to be undergoing any kind of surgical procedure. What potential negative reactions may I have to this medication? If you experience any of the following side effects, please contact your prescriber or a health care professional as soon as possible: dificulty in breathing, a feeling of being short of breath aching erections and/or other forms of sexual distress skin rash edema of ankles or legs a yellowing of the eyes or the skin fainting spells visual difficulties weakness Adverse effects that, in most cases, do not require immediate medical treatment but should be reported to your prescriber or another qualified medical practitioner if they persist or become bothersome include the following: bowel issues like constipation or diarrhea dizziness drowsiness fatigue headache insomnia itching discomfort in the stomach, such as nausea It's conceivable that this list doesn't cover all of the potential negative consequences. Where should I store my medication, please? Keep out of the reach of youngsters and in a container that they won't be able to open even if they try. Keep at room temperature between 15—30 degrees C (59—86 degrees F). Guard against exposure to light and moisture. After the expiration date, any medicine that has been used but not finished should be thrown away.