Silodosin+dutasteride
About Silodosin+dutasteride
Silodosin+dutasteride is a combination of medicine primarily used to treat the symptoms of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) in adults with an enlarged prostate gland. It helps to relieve symptoms such as difficulty urinating or urge to urinate more often and improve your ability to urinate. The prostate is a small, muscular gland in the male reproductive system. Enlargement of the prostate is called BPH common condition as men get older (50-60 years). It occurs when the cells of the prostate gland begin to multiply. In an enlarged prostate gland, the bladder wall becomes thicker, and the bladder may weaken and lose the ability to empty fully, leaving some urine in the bladder.
Silodosin+dutasteride is a combination of two drugs, namely; Silodosin and Dutasteride. Silodosin belongs to a class of alpha-1 receptors (located in prostate and bladder) blocker that works by blocking the action of alpha-1 receptors and causes smooth muscle relaxation in the bladder and prostate. Dutasteride belongs to a class of 5-alpha reductase that works by blocking the action of a 5-alpha reductase enzyme, resulting in a shrink of the size of the prostate gland. Silodosin+dutasteride reduces the BPH symptoms and improves your ability to urinate.
Take Silodosin+dutasteride as prescribed. Your doctor will recommend how often you take Silodosin+dutasteride based on your medical condition. In some cases, you may experience certain common side effects such as dizziness, headache, nasal congestion (stuffy nose), and diarrhoea. Most of these side effects do not require medical attention and will resolve gradually over time. However, you are advised to talk to your doctor if you experience these side effects persistently.
To treat your condition effectually continue taking Silodosin+dutasteride for as long as your doctor has prescribed it. Try not to stop taking it on your own. Do not be reluctant to speak with your doctor if you experience any difficulty while taking Silodosin+dutasteride. Avoid consumption of alcohol as it may increase the side effects like dizziness and low blood pressure. If you take Silodosin+dutasteride with any antihypertensive medicine, your blood pressure could suddenly drop to s life-threatening level. So avoid intake of Silodosin+dutasteride with antihypertensive drugs.
Uses of Silodosin+dutasteride
Medicinal Benefits
Silodosin+dutasteride is a combination of two drugs, namely; Silodosin and Dutasteride used to treat the symptoms of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) in adults with an enlarged prostate gland. Silodosin belongs to a class of alpha-1 receptors (located in prostate and bladder) blocker that works by blocking the action of alpha-1 receptors and causes smooth muscle relaxation in the bladder and prostate. Dutasteride belongs to a class of 5-alpha reductase that works by blocking the action of a 5-alpha reductase enzyme, resulting in a shrink of the size of the prostate gland. Silodosin+dutasteride reduces the BPH symptoms and improves your ability to urinate.
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Side Effects of Silodosin+dutasteride
- Headache
- Dizziness
- Nasal congestion (stuffy nose)
- Diarrhoea
- Ejaculation disorder
- Retrograde ejaculation
- Impotence
- Orthostatic hypotension (sudden lowering of blood pressure on standing)
Patients Concern
Disease/Condition Glossary
Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH): is an enlargement of the prostate gland. The prostate is a small, muscular gland in the male reproductive system. It is a common condition as men get older (50-60 years). It occurs when the cells of the prostate gland begin to multiply. In an enlarged prostate gland, the bladder wall becomes thicker, and the bladder may weaken and lose the ability to empty fully, leaving some urine in the bladder. Symptoms of BPH include frequent or urgent need to urinate, nocturia (increased frequency of urination at night, difficulty starting urination, inability to empty the bladder, painful urination, blood in the urine.
FAQs
Silodosin+dutasteride is a combination of two drugs, namely; Silodosin and Dutasteride used to treat the symptoms of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) in adults with an enlarged prostate gland. Silodosin belongs to a class of alpha-1 receptors (located in prostate and bladder) blocker that works by blocking the action of alpha-1 receptors and causes smooth muscle relaxation in the bladder and prostate. Dutasteride belongs to a class of 5-alpha reductase that works by blocking the action of a 5-alpha reductase enzyme, resulting in a shrink of the size of the prostate gland. Silodosin+dutasteride reduces the BPH symptoms and improves your ability to urinate.
No, Silodosin+dutasteride should not be taken along with blood-pressure-lowering medicines. Silodosin+dutasteride may cause a sudden drop in your blood pressure which could lead to dizziness or fainting. Therefore, if Silodosin+dutasteride is taken along with blood pressure lowering medicines, it could lead to a severe decrease in blood pressure which could be lethal.
Yes, Silodosin+dutasteride may cause dizziness. You are advised not to drive or operate heavy machinery after taking Silodosin+dutasteride as it may cause dizziness. Drive or operate machinery only if you are alert.
No, Silodosin+dutasteride should not be taken by women. It is intended to treat symptoms of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) in adult men only.
No, you are advised not to consume alcohol while taking Silodosin+dutasteride as it makes you pee more and can irritate your bladder and also increase dizziness and lower blood pressure. Therefore, you are advised not to consume excessive amounts of alcohol while taking Silodosin+dutasteride.
