Silodosin Pellets

Silodosin Pellets

Silodosin is an alpha-adrenergic blocker used in the management of benign prostatic hyperplasia. Silodosin alleviates symptoms such as urinary hesitancy. It never reduces the size of the prostate gland.

Silodosin is recommended to be administered in a dose and for a period as prescribed. It must be administered with food, but administered at the same time every day. Swallow the drug whole without crushing or chewing it. You must not discontinue administration of the medicine without consulting the physician as this can result in the worsening of your symptoms. The treatment course must be completed to ensure the maximum effectiveness of the drug.

Benefits:

• Efficacious Management of BPH: Silodosin is primarily used for the management of benign prostatic hyperplasia to provide relief from urinary symptoms of an enlarged prostate.
• Selective Alpha-1 Blocker: It causes selective blocking of alpha-1 adrenergic receptors on the bladder neck and prostate with consequent diminution in urinary resistance to the flow.
• Fast Symptom Relief: The patients generally experience fast relief from symptoms such as frequent urination, difficulty initiating urination, and slow stream of urine.
• Once-Daily Dosing: It is generally administered once daily, which is convenient and enhances patient compliance with the treatment regimen.
• Enhanced Quality of Life: By alleviating urinary symptoms, Silodosin may enhance the quality of life of men with BPH substantially.

Uses:

• It is used in the treatment of urination difficulty.
• Used to treat other symptoms of benign enlargement of the prostate gland.
• It allows for the smoother passage of urine along the urethra.

Dosage:

Take this drug at the proper dose as advised by a medical professional. Avoid taking more than the prescribed dose of this medicine else, you will have to endure severe side effects.

Storage:

Place this medicine at room temperature and keep it away from the reach of the children and pets.

Direction to use:

• Use this medicine following the consultation with your medical professional.
• Read all the directions carefully marked on the packet of medication.
• Gulp the capsule with a glass of water.
• Do not chew or crush the pellets.

Side Effects:

• Blurred vision
• Retrograde ejaculation
• Dizziness
• Diarrhea
• Orthostatic hypotension 
• Headache
• Nasal congestion (stuffy nose)
• Nasopharyngitis 

Precautions:

• Silodosin assists in the alleviation of symptoms of an enlarged prostate. It does not reduce the size of the prostate.
• Silodosin is to be administered with food.
• You will recover in hours or days of initiation of treatment. The optimal effect is normally established in 2 weeks.
• Silodosin may cause dizziness or sleepiness. Do not drive or do anything that needs concentration otherwise, it becomes dangerous for you.
• If you are going to have an eye surgery because of cataract or glaucoma, make sure to report the use of Silodosin to your eye specialist.
• Notify your physician if you ever have had kidney or liver disease.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ):

Q. How does Silodosin work?

Silodosin is an alpha-blocker. Silodosin relaxes the muscle around the prostate gland and bladder exit to make urination easier.

Q. Does Silodosin decrease blood pressure?

Yes, Silodosin can lead to a decrease in blood pressure. This is most likely to happen when you take the first dose of this drug. Therefore, you need to be careful while driving, handling any machinery, or performing any critical work on the first few days of treatment. Ask your doctor before you begin taking this drug.