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Alfanage 10mg/0.5mg Tablet

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Introduction of Alfanage Tablet

Alfanage 10mg/0.5mg Tablet is a combination of two medicines that work in different ways to treat men with an enlarged prostate gland. It helps to relieve symptoms such as difficulty urinating or needing to go to the toilet more often. It is not used to prevent prostate cancer.

Alfanage 10mg/0.5mg Tablet is a combination of two medicines: Alfanage 10mg/0.5mg Tablet1 and Alfanage 10mg/0.5mg Tablet2 which relieve the symptoms of benign prostatic hyperplasia.

Uses of Alfanage Tablet

Benefits of Alfanage Tablet

In Treatment of Benign prostatic hyperplasia

When your prostate gland becomes enlarged it can cause urinary problems such as difficulty passing urine and a need to go to the toilet frequently or urgently. It can also cause urine flow to be slower. If not treated, there is a risk that your urine flow will be completely blocked. Alfanage 10mg/0.5mg Tablet is a combination of two medicines that reduces the size of your prostate by blocking the production of a hormone which causes it to grow. Additionally, it relaxes the muscles in the bladder and prostate. Together they can rapidly relieve the symptoms and make it easier for you to urinate. However, it may take up to 6 months to notice the full benefits. Take this medicine exactly as prescribed for maximum benefits.

Side effects of Alfanage Tablet

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Alfanage

  • Impotence
  • Decreased libido
  • Ejaculation disorder
  • Headache
  • Nausea
  • Abdominal pain
  • Upper respiratory tract infection
  • Breast enlargement in male
  • Breast tenderness in male

How to use Alfanage Tablet

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. Alfanage 10mg/0.5mg Tablet is to be taken with food.

Safety advice

Alcohol
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Alfanage 10mg/0.5mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Alfanage 10mg/0.5mg Tablet during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Alfanage 10mg/0.5mg Tablet during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Driving
UNSAFE
Alfanage 10mg/0.5mg Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Kidney
CAUTION
Alfanage 10mg/0.5mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Alfanage 10mg/0.5mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CAUTION
Alfanage 10mg/0.5mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Alfanage 10mg/0.5mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Use of Alfanage 10mg/0.5mg Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease.

What if you forget to take Alfanage Tablet?

If you miss a dose of Alfanage 10mg/0.5mg Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

All substitutes

For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
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Quick tips

Alfanage Tablet

  • You have been prescribed Alfanage 10mg/0.5mg Tablet to relieve the symptoms of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH).
  • Take it approximately 30 minutes after the same meal each day.
  • Alfanage 10mg/0.5mg Tablet may cause dizziness or blurring of vision. Do not drive or do anything requiring concentration until you know how it affects you.
  • To lower the chance of feeling dizzy or passing out, rise slowly if you have been sitting or lying down.
  • If you are scheduled to undergo an eye surgery due to cataract or glaucoma, inform your eye doctor about the usage of Alfanage 10mg/0.5mg Tablet.
  • It may cause difficulty achieving or maintaining an erection (impotence), decreased sex drive, and ejaculation disorders such as decreased amount of semen produced or decreased sperm count.
  • Do not donate blood for 6 months after taking the last dose of Alfanage 10mg/0.5mg Tablet.

Fact Box

Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
UROLOGY

Patient concerns

Patient concerns

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What is hyperplasia nd wht a treatment
Dr. Banashree Majumdar
Dermatology
Mr. PATIENT is not a medical condition, it's just a histological term mentioned in pathology reports
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Sir please advice PSA very rise
Dr. Vijay Sharnangat
Medical Oncology and Hematology
It's benign enlargement of prostate
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FAQs

Alfanage Tablet

Q. Does Alfanage 10mg/0.5mg Tablet shrink the prostate?

No, Alfanage 10mg/0.5mg Tablet does not shrink the size of the prostate. It belongs to the alpha-blocker class of medicines. It helps in relieving symptoms of an enlarged prostate. It works by relaxing the muscles of the bladder and prostate to allow urine to flow more easily.

Q. Can Alfanage 10mg/0.5mg Tablet cause erectile dysfunction?

No, Alfanage 10mg/0.5mg Tablet does not cause erectile dysfunction. On the contrary, it may help in improving any such condition. However, this medicine may cause painful erection (priapism) which does not go away. If priapism is not treated, you may not be able to get an erection in the future.

Q. When should I take Alfanage 10mg/0.5mg Tablet?

Alfanage 10mg/0.5mg Tablet should be taken after meals at the same time each day. Do not cut, crush or chew the medicine, but swallow it whole with water.

Q. Does Alfanage 10mg/0.5mg Tablet have any effect on the liver?

In very rare cases your liver may be affected and cause liver function abnormality. Hence, it would best to inform the doctor if you already have liver disease before starting the medication. The doctor will prescribe a lower dose of Alfanage 10mg/0.5mg Tablet once or twice daily.

Q. Can Alfanage 10mg/0.5mg Tablet be taken by old or elderly people?

Yes, it can be taken by elderly or old people, but they need to be careful. Regular monitoring is required in case the patient also has high blood pressure. Consult your doctor before taking Alfanage 10mg/0.5mg Tablet.

Q. Can Alfanage 10mg/0.5mg Tablet affect my eyes?

In rare cases, Alfanage 10mg/0.5mg Tablet may cause abnormal vision. But, it is important to know that this medicine may cause complications during surgery if you are to be operated for cataract. Hence, inform your doctor before surgery that you are taking Alfanage 10mg/0.5mg Tablet. Your doctor may perform surgery differently to prevent any complications.

Q. Can the use of Sildenafil or Vardenafil cause trouble when taken along with Alfanage 10mg/0.5mg Tablet?

Extreme care should be taken if you are taking Sildenafil or Vardenafil along with Alfanage 10mg/0.5mg Tablet. The combination may cause a significant decrease in blood pressure which can be serious. Therefore, inform your doctor if you are taking these medicines.

Q. What can patients do to help alleviate or prevent discomfort and side effects due to Alfanage 10mg/0.5mg Tablet?

Alfanage 10mg/0.5mg Tablet may lower your blood pressure especially when you suddenly stand up after lying down. You may feel dizzy or fainting and therefore you should get up slowly from bed or chair. This medicine may impair your reactions to certain conditions. Hence, avoid driving or hazardous activities until you know how this medicine will affect you.

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