Uroxatral

Uroxatral Product Description

This medicine is used for the treatment of signs and symptoms of benign prostate enlargement.Store at room temperature in a cool dry place, protect from heat and light. Keep all medicines out of the reach of children and pets.How much medicine you take and how often you take it depend on many factors, including the condition being treated and the age and weight of the patient. If you have any questions about the amount and/or frequency of the medicine you are taking, talk with your health care provider. Do not stop taking this medicine without checking with your health care provider. Patients with previous medical conditions should talk with their health care provider before taking this medicine. Do not take more medicine than prescribed unless advised to do so by your health care provider. Do not take any other over-the-counter or prescription medications without talking with your health care provider. If a dose is missed, take it as soon as possible. If several hours have passed or if it is nearing time for the next dose, do not double the dose to catch up, unless advised by your health care provider. If more than one dose is missed, contact your health care provider or pharmacist.Do not take this medicine if you are allergic to any ingredient in this medicine or to similar medications, if you have moderate hepatic insufficiency. If you use other alpha-blockers.Before using this medicine, tell your health care provider about any of the following: if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or breastfeeding if you are taking any prescription or nonprescription medicine if you have impairment of heart, lung, liver and kidney functionsThis medicine can cause dizziness, fainting spells or postural hypotension (sudden drop in blood pressure).Most severe: Fainting, dizziness and lightheadednessMost common: Dizziness, headache and tirednessOther: None

How should Uroxatral be stored?

Store at room temperature in a cool dry place, protect from heat and light. Keep all medicines out of the reach of children and pets.

How should I take Uroxatral?

How much medicine you take and how often you take it depend on many factors, including the condition being treated and the age and weight of the patient. If you have any questions about the amount and/or frequency of the medicine you are taking, talk with your health care provider. Do not stop taking this medicine without checking with your health care provider. Patients with previous medical conditions should talk with their health care provider before taking this medicine. Do not take more medicine than prescribed unless advised to do so by your health care provider. Do not take any other over-the-counter or prescription medications without talking with your health care provider. If a dose is missed, take it as soon as possible. If several hours have passed or if it is nearing time for the next dose, do not double the dose to catch up, unless advised by your health care provider. If more than one dose is missed, contact your health care provider or pharmacist.

When should Uroxatral not be taken?

Do not take this medicine if you are allergic to any ingredient in this medicine or to similar medications, if you have moderate hepatic insufficiency. If you use other alpha-blockers.

What precautions should I follow when taking Uroxatral?

Before using this medicine, tell your health care provider about any of the following: if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or breastfeeding if you are taking any prescription or nonprescription medicine if you have impairment of heart, lung, liver and kidney functions

What special warning(s) should I be aware of when taking Uroxatral?

This medicine can cause dizziness, fainting spells or postural hypotension (sudden drop in blood pressure).

What are the side effects of Uroxatral?

Most severe: Fainting, dizziness and lightheadedness

Most common: Dizziness, headache and tiredness

Other: None