Silofast 4Mg Capsule

This medication falls under a category of drugs known as alpha-blockers. It is used to treat enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia or BPH). This functions by relaxing the prostate and bladder muscles allowing greater urine flow.

This medication is primarily used by men. It reduces the signs and symptoms of BPH. The dosage for this medication should be determined by the doctor.

• Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia

• Renal Impairment

• Allergy

• Dizziness

• Ejaculation Disorder

• Is It safe with alcohol?

  Taking this medication 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.

• Are there any pregnancy warnings?

  This medication is probably safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effect on the fetus, however, there are limited human studies. Please consult your doctor.

• Are there any breast-feeding warnings?

  Unknown. Human and animal studies are not available. Please consult your doctor.

• 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?

  No dose adjustment is needed for patients with the mild renal disease, and dose adjustment is required in moderate renal disease.Not advisable in patients with the severe renal disease.

• Does this affect liver function?

  No dose adjustment is needed for patients with the mild to moderate liver disease.Not advisable in patients with the severe liver disease.

Below is the list of medicines, which have the same composition, strength and form as Silofast 4Mg Capsule , and hence can be used as its substitute.

• Silotime 4Mg Capsule

  Intas Pharmaceuticals Ltd

• Silorap 4Mg Tablet

  Hetero Drugs Ltd

• Sildoo 4Mg Capsule

  Dr Reddy s Laboratories Ltd

• Alphacept 4Mg Capsule

  Lupin Ltd

• Siluri 4mg Capsule

  Emcure Pharmaceuticals Ltd

• Silodal 4Mg Capsule

  Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd

• Maxvoid 4mg Tablet

  Alkem Laboratories Ltd

• Rapilif 4Mg Capsule

  Ipca Laboratories Ltd

• Urief 4mg Tablet

  Eisai Pharmaceuticals India Pvt Ltd

• Are there any missed dose instructions?

  If you miss a dose of this medication, 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.

• Are there any overdose instructions?

  In case of overdose, consult your doctor.

This medication works as an antagonist of the alpha-1 adrenoreceptor selective for the prostrate. 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 Medicine

  This medication interacts with Amitriptyline, Alprazolam, Nefazodone, Clotrimazole, Baclofen, Chlordiazepoxide, Canagliflozin, and Conivaptan.

• Interaction with Disease

  This medication interacts with Renal Dysfunction and Hepatic impairment.