Xatral(Uroxatral, Alfuzosin, Alfuzosin hydrochloride)
Xatral Review
Xatral is used to treat the signs and symptoms of benign enlargement of the prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia or BPH). Benign enlargement of the prostate is a problem that can occur in men as they get older.
The prostate gland is located below the bladder. As the prostate gland enlarges, certain muscles in the gland may become tight and get in the way of the tube that drains urine from the bladder. This can cause problems in urinating, such as a need to urinate often, a weak stream when urinating, or a feeling of not being able to empty the bladder completely. Xatral helps relax the muscles in the prostate and the opening of the bladder. This may help increase the flow of urine and/or decrease the symptoms.
Xatral - How it work
Xatral contains the active ingredient alfuzosin hydrochloride, which belongs to a class of medicines called alpha-blockers. It works by blocking alpha receptors that are found in the muscle in the prostate gland.
The prostate gland, which is found only in men, lies at the top of the tube connecting the bladder to the outside (urethra). The prostate gland often enlarges with advancing age (benign prostatic hyperplasia), pressing on the urethra and obstructing the flow of urine from the bladder. This can cause various urinary symptoms such as poor flow of urine.
Xatral blocks alpha receptors in the muscle of the prostate gland, which causes the muscle in the prostate to relax. This allows urine to flow freely past the prostate and relieves the urinary symptoms.
Xatral - How to Take
Xatral should be taken with food and with the same meal every day. Initial dose should be taken before bedtime. It is very important to not chew or crush the tablets.
The dose of Xatral will be different for different patients. Follow your doctor's orders or the directions on the label. The following information includes only the average doses of Xatral. If your dose is different, do not change it unless your doctor tells you to do so.
For Xatral tablets:
- Adult: 10 milligrams (mg) once a day taken after the same meal each day, tablets should be swallowed whole. Not for use in women.
- Children: not for use in children.
Xatral Side Effects
Commonly observed Xatral side effects: faintness, dizziness, vertigo, malaise, headache, hypotension (postural), nausea, abdominal pain, diarrhoea, dry mouth and asthenia. Uncommon side effects: drowsiness, abnormal vision, tachycardia, palpitations, syncope, rhinitis, rash, pruritus, flushes, oedema and chest pain.
Xatral Precautions
Initiate treatment gradually in patients who have shown hypersensitivity to alpha blockers and in patients taking anti-hypertensive drugs. Continue specific anti-anginal therapy in patients with coronary insufficiency. Discontinue Xatral if angina reappears or worsens. Withdraw 24 hours before surgery.
Postural hypotension with or without symptoms may occur in some subjects, in particular, patients receiving antihypertensive medications. These effects are transient and do not usually prevent continuation of treatment following dose adjustment.
Xatral Storage
Store Xatral keep out of the reach of children. Do not store Xatral in the bathroom, near the kitchen sink, or in other damp places. Heat or moisture may cause the medicine to break down. Keep the medicine from freezing. Do not refrigerate. Do not keep outdated medicine or medicine no longer needed.
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