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Flodart Tablet 10's
About Flodart Tablet 10's
Flodart Tablet 10's belongs to the category of medicine called 'alpha-blocker' primarily used to treat benign prostatic hyperplasia - BPH (enlarged prostate), and urinary bladder outlet obstruction. It relaxes the prostate gland’s muscles and urinary bladder neck at the obstruction site, resulting in improved urine flow with reduced BPH symptoms. Flodart Tablet 10's is for use by men only and not indicated for use by women. Flodart Tablet 10's does not cure prostate cancer. Benign prostatic hyperplasia (enlarged prostate gland) is a non-cancerous growth of the prostate gland caused due to overproduction of a hormone called ‘dihydrotestosterone’ in men. As the gland enlarges, it can lead to urinary problems, such as difficulty passing urine and frequent urination. Flodart Tablet 10's helps in getting relief from these symptoms.
Flodart Tablet 10's contains Tamsulosin hydrochloride (alpha-blocker) which primarily treats the enlarged prostate gland leading to urinary problems (like difficulty in passing urine and a frequent urination urge). It is a prodrug, and it gets broken down into its active form (i.e. Tamsulosin) in the gut (intestine). Flodart Tablet 10's makes it easy to pass urine by relaxing the muscles of the prostate gland. Effectively, it improves the symptoms of Benign Hyperplasia Prostate (BPH).
Take Flodart Tablet 10's as prescribed. The most common side effects of Flodart Tablet 10's are low blood pressure (hypotension), dizziness, drowsiness, reduced sex drive (libido), inability to get an erection (impotence) and tenderness or enlargement of your breasts (in men), sleeplessness, runny nose or ejaculatory problems. These side effects may disappear when you continue to take Flodart Tablet 10's. Although, if these side effects persist, contact the doctor.
Women or children should not take Flodart Tablet 10's. Please inform your doctor before starting Flodart Tablet 10's if you have low blood pressure, liver/kidney disease, or a history of heart problems. You are also advised to wear a condom while having sexual intercourse, especially when your partner is pregnant, as Flodart Tablet 10's is known to pass in semen. Do not donate blood while taking Flodart Tablet 10's. You can donate blood 6 months after you have taken the last dose of Flodart Tablet 10's. Patients taking Flodart Tablet 10's should be cautioned about driving, operating machinery, or performing hazardous tasks as it can cause drowsiness or dizziness. In rare cases, problems of penis erection, ejaculation, and pain in the penis. So if these symptoms are for a longer time, immediately contact your doctor.
Uses of Flodart Tablet 10's
Medicinal Benefits
Flodart Tablet 10's contains tamsulosin (alpha-blocker), primarily used to treat the enlarged prostate gland in the male. It is a prodrug, and it gets broken down into its active form (i.e. Tamsulosin) in the gut. Flodart Tablet 10's decreases urinary problems, like difficulty in passing urine and a frequent urination urge. Flodart Tablet 10's makes it easy to pass urine by relaxing the muscles around the bladder exit and prostate gland. Effectively, it improves the symptoms of BPH like urine flow, hesitancy, and incomplete bladder emptying.
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Side Effects of Flodart Tablet 10's
Drug Warnings
Flodart Tablet 10's should be taken with caution in people with liver or kidney disease, low blood pressure, prostate cancer history, or allergic to tamsulosin. For better results, Flodart Tablet 10's should be used 30 minutes after a meal. Inform your doctor if you have had a history of heart disease or planning to undergo cataract surgery. During sexual intercourse with your partner, use a condom as Flodart Tablet 10's passes in semen and affects pregnant women and the fetus (unborn child). It is advisable to contact your doctor for advice if you are pregnant or planning to get pregnant before taking Flodart Tablet 10's. Do not donate blood while taking Flodart Tablet 10's. You can donate blood six months after you have taken the last dose of Flodart Tablet 10's. Patients taking Flodart Tablet 10's should be cautioned about driving, operating machinery, or performing hazardous tasks as it can cause drowsiness or dizziness. In rare cases, problems of penis erection, ejaculation, and pain in the penis can occur. So if these symptoms are for a longer time, immediately contact your doctor.
Drug Interactions
Drug-Drug Interaction: Flodart Tablet 10's may interact with antibiotics (clarithromycin, erythromycin, doxycycline), antidepressants (fluoxetine, paroxetine,), antifungals (itraconazole and ketoconazole), blood pressure-lowering pills (atenolol, metoprolol, prazosin, terazosin), pain killers (diclofenac, ibuprofen, indomethacin). Also, keep your doctor informed about all the OTC medicines you are using while taking Flodart Tablet 10's.
Drug-Food Interaction: Flodart Tablet 10's is known to interact when taken along with alcohol, St John’s Wort (natural remedy to treat depression).
Drug-Disease Interaction: Inform your doctor if you have glaucoma, liver/kidney disease, or hypotension (low blood pressure).
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Disease/Condition Glossary
Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH): It is the enlargement of the prostate gland. It is a non-cancerous growth of the prostate gland caused due to overproduction of dihydrotestosterone hormone in men. After age 50, most men develop an enlarged prostate gland putting pressure on the urinary bladder. It leads to restricted or obstructed urine flow, the urge to urinate frequently (especially at night), and the feeling of not emptying the urinary bladder.
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