Silozen 8 Tablet

Short Description

Silozen 8 Tablet is an alpha-adrenergic antagonist used to treat benign prostatic hyperplasia, relieving symptoms like difficulty in passing urine.

Dosage Form

Tablet

Introduction

Silozen 8 Tablet is advised to take it in a dose and duration as per prescription. It should be taken with food but take at the same time regularly. Swallow the medicine as a whole without crushing or chewing it. You should not stop taking the medicine without consulting the doctor as it may lead to the worsening of your symptoms. The course of the treatment should be completed for better efficacy of the medicine.

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Silozen 8 Tablet is to be taken with food.

Side Effects

No common side effects listed.

Alcohol Warning

Silozen 8 Tablet may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol.

Breastfeeding Warning

Information regarding the use of Silozen 8 Tablet during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor. Silodosin is not indicated for use in women.

Pregnancy Warning

Silozen 8 Tablet is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.

Interacting Medicines

Atazanavir Fluconazole Indinavir Itraconazole

Silozen 8 Tablet is an alpha blocker. It works by relaxing muscle around the bladder exit and prostate gland so urine is passed more easily.

Silozen 8 Tablet helps in relieving the symptoms of enlarged prostate. It does not decrease the size of the prostate. Silozen 8 Tablet must be taken with food. You will feel better within hours or days of starting the treatment. Full effect is usually seen within 2 weeks. Silozen 8 Tablet may cause dizziness or sleepiness. Do not drive or do anything requiring concentration until you know how it affects you. If you are scheduled to undergo an eye surgery due to cataract or glaucoma, inform your eye doctor about the usage of Silozen 8 Tablet.