Silodal 8Mg Capsule

Silodal 8Mg Capsule falls under a category of drugs known as alpha blockers. This medication is used to treat enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia or BPH). It functions by relaxing the prostate and bladder muscles allowing greater urine flow. Silodal 8Mg Capsule is primarily used by men. It reduces signs and symptoms of BPH.

On using this medication you may experience side effects such as dizziness, decrease in sexual libido, skin rash, hives, discoloration of skin or eyes, chest pain, swelling of body parts or darkening of the urine and painful erection. Seek medical help if you experience any allergic reaction.

Don’t use Silodal 8Mg Capsule if you are allergic to any ingredient contained within it, you have kidney/liver disorders. Before using this medication notify your doctor if you have/are:

• Taking any prescription or non-prescription drugs,
• Allergic to any food/medicine/substance,
• Blood pressure or
• Prostate cancer,
• Scheduled for any surgery soon,
• Pregnant or are planning to become pregnant or are breastfeeding a baby (for women).

The dosage for this medication should be determined by the doctor. The usual dose in adults for treating prostatic hyperplasia is 8 mg to be taken orally once daily along with a meal.

• Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia

• Allergy

• Kidney Disease

• Liver Disease

• Dizziness

• Ejaculation Disorder

• Retrograde Ejaculation

• Headache

• Nasal Congestion

• Diarrhoea

• Tiredness

• Is It safe with alcohol?

  Taking the capsule with alcohol may have additive effects in lowering your blood pressure. You may experience a headache, dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, and/or changes in pulse or heart rate.

• Is it safe to drive while on this medicine?

  It may cause dizziness. Exercise caution if you have to drive or operate a machinery.

• Does this affect kidney function?

  Caution must be taken while using this medicine in patients with kidney disease. Adjustment of dose might be needed. Kindly consult your doctor before taking this medicine.

• Does this affect liver function?

  Caution must be taken while using this medicine in patients with liver disease.. Adjustment of dose might be needed. Kindly consult your doctor before taking this medicine.

• Are there any pregnancy warnings?

  This medicine is generally found to be safe to be used during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown no or low adverse effects on the developing fetus. However, limited human studies are conducted.

• Are there any breast-feeding warnings?

  No information is available regarding its use in nursing mothers, Kindly consult your doctor before taking this medicine.

Below is the list of medicines, which have the same composition, strength and form as Silodal 8Mg Capsule , and hence can be used as its substitute.

• Silorap 8Mg Tablet

  Hetero Drugs Ltd

• Siluri 8Mg Capsule

  Emcure Pharmaceuticals Ltd

• Alphacept 8Mg Capsule

  Lupin Ltd

• Maxvoid 8mg Tablet

  Alkem Laboratories Ltd

• Rapilif 8Mg Capsule

  Ipca Laboratories Ltd

• Silotime 8mg Capsule

  Intas Pharmaceuticals Ltd

• Geripod 8mg Capsule

  Alembic Pharmaceuticals Ltd

• Sildoo 8Mg Capsule

  Dr Reddy s Laboratories Ltd

• Silofast 8Mg Capsule

  Cipla Ltd

• Are there any missed dose instructions?

  If you miss a dose, take it as soon as possible.

• Are there any overdose instructions?

  Consult a doctor in case of overdose.

This medication works as an antagonist of the alpha-1 adrenoreceptor selective for the prostate. It binds to and blocks these receptors which lower intraurethral pressure, relaxes smooth muscles and improves urine flow.

Whenever you take more than one medicine, or mix it with certain foods or beverages, you"re at risk of a drug interaction.

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• Interaction with Alcohol

  Alcohol consumption should be limited during the course of medication.

• Interaction with Medicine

  The capsule interacts with amitriptyline, alprazolam, nefazodone and clotrimazole.

• Interaction with Disease

  Patients suffering from kidney or liver disease should not use the medication.

• Ques : What is Silodal 8mg capsule?

  Ans : Silodal capsule acts as an antiadrenergic agent. It contains Silodosin as an active ingredient.

• Ques : What is the use of Silodal 8mg capsule?

  Ans : Silodal 8 mg is used for the treatment and prevention from conditions and symptoms of diseases like problems with urination, incomplete emptying, increased urgency, difficulties in urination and hesitancy.

• Ques : What are the side effects of Silodal 8mg capsule?

  Ans : Possible side-effects include stuffy or a runny nose, liver dysfunction, sore throat, allergic skin rejection, and jaundice.

• Ques : How does silodosin work?

  Ans : Silodal works by blocking the alpha-1 receptors located in the muscles of human prostate, urinary bladder, and urethra and relaxes these muscles.

• Ques : What are the instructions for storage and disposal Silodal 8Mg Capsule?

  Ans : Silodal 8 capsule should be kept in a cool dry place and in its original packaging. Make sure this medication remains unreachable to children and pets.

• Ques : How long do I need to use silodal 8mg capsule before I see improvement of my conditions?

  Ans : This medication should be consumed, until the complete eradication of the disease. It is advised to use, till the time directed by your doctor.

• Ques : At what frequency do I need to use silodal 8mg capsule ?

  Ans : The duration of effect for this medicine is dependent on the severity of the patient’s condition.

• Ques : Should I use silodal 8mg capsule empty stomach, before food or after food?

  Ans : The salts involved in this medication react properly if it is taken with the food.

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