How does Uroxatral work?
According to information provided to FDA by the manufacturer, Uroxatral treatment works through the blocking effect that Alfuzosin HCL has on alpha receptors. These alpha receptors are present in the muscles of the prostate gland. When blocked, these alpha receptors cause the prostate muscles to relax, thereby allowing urine to freely flow out from the bladder.
Side Effects of Uroxatral
Uroxatral side effects can range from the mild to the severe and dangerous depending on the physiology of the adult patient. However, the most common Uroxatral side effects that have been observed include fainting, dizziness, nausea, headache and stomach ache, vertigo, drowsiness, and dry mouth. Among the more severe but uncommon symptoms are heart palpitations, hypotension, chest pain, flushing, oedema, and rash. Most of these symptoms generally go away when your doctor adjusts your dosage or prescribes alternatives.
Uroxatral’s safety profile has not been tested in children and so it is generally prescribed only to adult male patients. Studies have put Uroxatral in FDA pregnancy category B, which means it is not likely to harm the unborn baby. Despite this, an Uroxatral dose should not be taken without medical advice.
Guidelines before Taking
Do not mix Uroxatral with grapefruit or its juice as the latter can increase the concentration of this medication in your bloodstream and lead to an overdose effect. Uroxatral works best when taken with or immediately after a meal. It is likely to cause dizziness or a feeling of light-headedness. Be careful about standing up suddenly or making any sudden movements after taking this medication.
What are the common dosages of Uroxatral?
The most common dosage of Uroxatral for adult male patients is 10mg/per day to be taken on a full stomach at the same time each day. However, your doctor may adjust your dosage according to your reaction to the drug.
Difference between brand Uroxatral and Generic Alfuzosin HCL
Alfuzosin HCL is a formulation that is widely used in many generic and branded medications, Uroxatral being just one of these. Each generic drug comes in a different size and colour of tablet or capsule. It is manufactured by a different pharmaceutical company and costs differently, but in the end, it delivers the same effective treatment as the branded original.
