Alfman 10MG tablet is an alpha-adrenergic antagonist that is used in men to relieve the symptoms of an enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia) such as painful urination, difficulty in passing urine and urinary urgency or frequency. This medicine is not recommended in patients with a known history of allergy to Alfuzosin and patients with risk of erectile dysfunction. However, the uses of the medicine mentioned here are not exhaustive, there may be other conditions for which this medication may be used upon doctor’s discretion.
The active ingredient of Alfman 10MG is Alfuzosin 10MG
Alfuzosin is an alpha blocker that works by relaxing the muscles of the prostate gland and bladder and relieves the symptoms of an enlarged prostate. This helps to fully drain the bladder and reduces the need to pass urine frequently and urgently in people with Benign prostate hyperplasia.
Patients with the following conditions are suggested to seek advice from their health care professionals before taking the Alfman 10MG tablet:
The following side effects may or may not occur during the usage of Alfman 10MG. It is generally well tolerated when taken in the prescribed dose. More common ones are generally mild and you may experience one or more of the following symptoms:
Rare but more serious adverse effects may include:
Take Alfman 10MG tablet as instructed by your doctor. Swallow the tablet whole with water, immediately after opening it from the strip. Do not break or crush or chew the tablet.
Avoid missing or forgetting the dose. If you do, take it as soon as you remember; but if it’s almost time for your next dose, skip it and take it according to your normal schedule. Don’t swallow two doses at the same time which is dangerous to your health.
The tablet should be taken with food. Take the tablet at the same time every day as it helps to maintain a consistent level of medicine in the body.
Do not change the dose or stop taking the medicine before completion of the course or without consulting your doctor. Continue to use this drug until completion of the maximum amount suggested even though the symptoms disappear after the medicine has begun.
Avoid taking Alfman 10MG tablet more than the prescribed dosage. There were no reports of overdose during the clinical development program for this medicine. In case of an accidental overdose of the medicine, promptly ask for medical advice. Depending on the dosage of the tablet, symptoms may vary in individuals, you may experience the following signs or symptoms:
Take the tablet only on the advice of a medical practitioner. Dosage adjustment or complete avoidance of the Alfman 10MG tablet may be required in the following conditions:
Among people with renal problems, extreme caution is recommended. Close monitoring of kidney function and adjustments of dose of the medicine may be needed based on the clinical condition of the patient. If you have any, it is highly recommended that you consult your doctor before the consumption of this medicine. However, use of this tablet is not suggested in patients with severe kidney diseases.
Caution is advised among people with liver problems. Dose adjustments of the tablet may be needed based on the clinical condition of the patient. If you have any hepatic problems, it is highly recommended that you consult doctor before the consumption of this medicine. However, use of this tablet is not suggested in patients with severe liver diseases.
Alfman 10MG tablet is not recommended for pregnant women. Despite the fact that there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown no or low adverse effects on the developing baby. It is recommended that you consult your doctor before consuming this medicine.
This tablet is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women.
Consumption of alcohol with Alfman 10MG is not recommended as it increases side effects of the tablet. If found any symptoms of extreme drowsiness, vomiting, confusion, report to your doctor immediately.
This medicine may decrease alertness, cause impaired judgement, affect your vision and make you feel dizzy, difficulty in concentration, fatigue, light headedness. Do not drive, operate heavy machinery or involve in any works which may demand your attention or physical strength.
Grape fruit juice should be avoided while taking this medicine.
Inform your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking any other medicines which includes over-the-counter drugs, herbal tonics, supplements and medicines that you buy without a prescription. Alert your doctor if you are taking Alfman 10MG tablet along with cimetidine, ketoconazole, paroxetine, diclofenac, warfarin, furosemide, erythromycin, diltiazem.
Category B: Animal reproduction studies have failed to demonstrate a risk to the fetus and there are no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women.
It is used in men to treat the symptoms of an enlarged prostate, which include difficulty urinating, painful urination, and urinary frequency and urgency. It is used to treat kidney stones.
Alfuzosin calms muscles of the prostate and bladder to allow the urine to flow more easily
It is usually taken once a day, immediately after a meal. If you are taking Alfuzosin for the very first time, take it just before you sleep. Thereafter, take it as instructed by your doctor.Try to take it at the same time each day. Swallow Alfuzosin whole with a glass of water. Do not crush or chew the tablet. Alfuzosin must be taken regularly for it to be effective.Continue taking it even when there are signs of improvement. Do not stop taking Alfuzosin unless instructed by the doctor.
Feeling dizzy, headache, feeling tired or weak, change in sex ability. This most often goes back to normal.
Take a missed dose as soon as you think about it. If it is close to the time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your normal time. Do not take 2 doses at the same time or extra doses. Do not change the dose or stop this drug. Talk with the doctor.
Alert your doctor if you have liver disease, if you or your family members have ever had prostate cancer, if you have low blood pressure or if you have ever fainted or felt dizzy when you get up from a sitting or lying down position.
Seek help if you think there was an overdose or signs of a very bad reaction to the drug. These include wheezing; chest tightness; fever; itching; bad cough; blue or gray skin color; seizures; or swelling of face, lips, tongue, or throat. Alert your doctor if you have an erection that lasts more than 4 hours, very bad dizziness or passing out; Chest pain or pressure; Very bad headache; Dark urine or yellow skin or eyes; or Any rash.
Do not take antifungals such as itraconazole and ketoconazole, or antivirals such as ritonavir together with Alfuzosin. - Do not take Alfuzosin if you have taken other similar medicines, such as doxazosin or prazosin. - Alert your doctor if you are taking any medicines, especially those listed here: - high blood pressure medicines. - heart medicines, such as nitrates. - epilepsy medicines, such as carbamazepine, phenytoin or phenobarbitone. - antibiotics, such as clarithromycin, erythromycin or rifampicin. - medicines for erection problems, such as sildenafil, taladafil or vardenafil. - mood medicines, such as nefazodone, thioridazine or ziprasidone. - cimetidine (a gastric medicine). - Always inform your doctor and pharmacist if you are taking any other medicines, including herbal tonics, supplements and medicines that you buy without a prescription.
Avoid Alcohol
Store in a cool, dry place away from the reach of children. - Medicines must not be used past the expiry date.
Category B : Animal reproduction studies have failed to demonstrate a risk to the fetus and there are no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women OR Animal studies have shown an adverse effect, but adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women have failed to demonstrate a risk to the fetus in any trimester.
Drugs for Bladder & Prostate Disorders
The tablet is an alpha-adrenergic antagonist that is used in men to relieve the symptoms of an enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia) such as painful urination, difficulty in passing urine and urinary urgency or frequency. This medicine is not recommended in patients with a known history of allergy to Alfuzosin and patients with risk of erectile dysfunction.
The medicine is well tolerated when taken in prescribed dosage guidelines. Common side effects such as fever and chills, dizziness, tiredness, chest pain, cough, upper respiratory tract infection, trouble sleeping, headache, orthostatic hypotension, constipation, difficulty with swallowing are associated with the use of this tablet. Its use may also lead to extreme but uncommon side effects such as abnormal ejaculation, runny nose, pruritis, Stevens-Johnson syndrome.
The tablet should be taken with food.
If you ever had kidney, liver or heart disease, let your doctor know before taking this medicine. Inform your doctor about all the medicines you take to ensure that you are healthy. This medicine is contraindicated in patients with hypersensitivity to any of the active ingredients used in tablet, history of orthostatic hypotension, severe hepatic impairment, concurrent use with potent CYP3A4 inhibitors (ketoconazole, ritonavir). Caution is advised for patients with angina pectoris, coronary artery disease, symptomatic hypotension, prostate cancer, cataract or glaucoma surgery, priapism, renal impairment, pregnancy and lactation. This medicine is not indicated for use in women.
This medicine may decrease alertness, cause impaired judgement, affect your vision and make you feel dizzy, difficulty in concentration, fatigue, light headedness. Do not drive, operate heavy machinery or involve in any works which may demand your attention or physical strength.
The tablet is usually well tolerated when taken in the recommended dosage guidelines. Over dose of the medicine may lead to severe hypotensive effects, vomiting, diarrhea, palpitations, dermatitis.
This medicine is not recommended for pregnant women. Despite the fact that there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown no or low adverse effects on the developing baby. It is recommended that you consult your doctor before consuming this medicine.
No, do not take this medicine without doctor’s prescription.
Consumption of alcohol with this tablet is not recommended as it increases side effects of the tablet. If found any symptoms of extreme drowsiness, vomiting, confusion, report to your doctor immediately.
Store the medicine at room temperature (20-30 degree Celsius) in a cool and dry place. Keep the tablet according to the instructions mentioned on the pack or label. Store the medicine in the container or the pack it came in, tightly closed.
This tablet is designed to be swallowed with water. If you take them in a way they weren’t intended to be used, you could experience an overdose if the active constituent enters the blood stream too quickly. Alternatively, if it enters your body too slowly, it may never achieve a high enough concentration to be completely functional.
This medicine is not recommended for children as the safety and efficacy of the tablet is not clinically established.
The amount of time required for this medicine to show its effect in the body is within one hour of administration.
The amount of time for which this medicine remains active in the body is for about 24 hours.
Medicines should always be taken under medical supervision. Take the medicine exactly as prescribed by your doctor: for dosage and duration. Most recommended dose is one tablet per day.
The number of days that any medicine must be taken varies from patient to patient; and case to case. To notice the full benefit, take the medicine up to 6 months.
Use the medicine exactly as prescribed by your doctor for the dosage and duration.
Note: All of the above information is for reference purpose only. It is always recommended that you consult a medical professional.
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