Silodosin
Information about Silodosin
Silodosin Uses
Silodosin is used in the treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia.
How Silodosin works
Silodosin is an alpha blocker. It works by relaxing muscle around the bladder exit and prostate gland so urine is passed more easily.
Common side effects of Silodosin
Retrograde ejaculation, Dizziness, Diarrhea, Orthostatic hypotension (sudden lowering of blood pressure on standing), Headache, Blurred vision, Ejaculation disorder, Nausea1a, Infection, Nasopharyngitis (inflammation of the throat and nasal passages), Nasal congestion (stuffy nose), Abdominal pain
Available Medicine for Silodosin
SilodalSun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd
₹188 to ₹2782 variant(s)
SilofastCipla Ltd
₹316 to ₹8503 variant(s)
RapilifIpca Laboratories Ltd
₹163 to ₹4856 variant(s)
SildooDr Reddy's Laboratories Ltd
₹191 to ₹3332 variant(s)
GeripodAlembic Pharmaceuticals Ltd
₹239 to ₹2882 variant(s)
MaxvoidAlkem Laboratories Ltd
₹193 to ₹8383 variant(s)
SilocapOverseas Healthcare Pvt Ltd
₹144 to ₹2692 variant(s)
AlphaceptLupin Ltd
₹148 to ₹4374 variant(s)
ProstagardAristo Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd
₹89 to ₹1742 variant(s)
SilorapHetero Drugs Ltd
₹130 to ₹2143 variant(s)
Expert advice for Silodosin
- Silodosin helps in relieving the symptoms of enlarged prostate. It does not decrease the size of the prostate.
- Silodosin 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.
- Silodosin 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 Silodosin.
- Inform your doctor if you have ever been diagnosed with kidney or liver problems.