Uroxatral: Treatment for Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia
Uroxatral FAQ
What is Uroxatral used for?
Uroxatral is an alpha-adrenergic (AL-fa ad-ren-ER-Jk) blocker. Uroxatral helps relax the muscles in the prostate and bladder neck, making it easier to urinate. Uroxatral is used to improve urination in men with benign prostatic hyperplasia (enlarged prostate). You should not take Uroxatral if you have moderate to severe liver disease.
What is Uroxatral (alfuzosin HCl)?
Uroxatral (alfuzosin hcl) is an alpha blocker prescribed to treat symptoms of an enlarged prostate ( benign prostatic hyperplasia ), which include painful or difficult urination, urination urgency or frequency. Uroxatral is available in generic form. What Are Side Effects of Uroxatral? cold symptoms such as stuffy nose, sneezing, or sore throat.
Is Uroxatral an alpha blocker?
This medicine is an alpha-blocker. What Is Uroxatral used for? Uroxatral is used to treat benign prostatic hyperplasia that causes frequent urination, difficulty starting urination, inability to completely empty the bladder, dribbling at the end of urination and weak urine stream or a stream that stops.
Can Uroxatral be used in women?
Uroxatral is not indicated for use in women. Do not crush, chew, or split the extended-release tablets as this will release the whole drug at once, increasing the risk of side effects. Our Uroxatral Side Effects Drug Center provides a comprehensive view of available drug information on the potential side effects when taking this medication.
How does alfuzosin (Uroxatral) work?
Note: Introduction and Additional Common Questions written and medically approved by Cleveland Clinic professionals. Alfuzosin (Uroxatral) treats benign prostatic hyperplasia and symptoms of an enlarged prostate. It works by relaxing your bladder and prostate muscles.
How to take Uroxatral (oral)?
Use Uroxatral (Oral) exactly as directed on the label, or as prescribed by your doctor. Do not use in larger or smaller amounts or for longer than recommended. Your doctor may test your prostate specific antigen (PSA) to check for prostate cancer before you take alfuzosin.
Uroxatral References
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