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Drug Details

XATRAL SR (BPH)

• Drug Class Description
  Uroselective a1 -blocker (alpha- blockers / alpha-adrenoceptor blocking drugs).
• Generic Name
  Alfuzosin
• Presentation
  Tablets, alfuzosin hydrochloride 5mg .
• Description
  Yellow film-coated sustained- release tablets.
• Indications
  

  Benign prostatic hypertrophy. (BPH)

• Adult Dosage
  One tablet morning and evening.
• Child Dosage
  Not recommended.
• Elderly Dosage
  Initially one tablet in the evening; maximum one tablet twice daily.
• Contra Indications
  Hypersensitivity to alfuzosin. History of orthostatic hypotension. Co-administration with other alpha-blockers. Severe hepatic insufficiency.
• Special Precautions
  

  Renal or hepatic impairment. Hypertension; monitor BP regularly, particularly at start of treatment. Coronary insufficiency; discontinue if angina deteriorates. Withdraw 24 hours before anaesthesia.

• Interactions
  Other a-blockers, antihypertensives.
• Adverse Drug Reactions
  

  Faintness, vertigo, dizziness or malaise, headache, GI upset. Orthostatic hypotension, syncope, tachycardia, palpitations, chest pain, fatigue, drowsiness, rash, pruritus, flushes, oedema.