Rapasin 4 Capsule

Silodosin
4mg
Unimed & Unihealth Manufacturers Ltd.
Pack size 16's pack
Unite Price 12.00 BDT

Indications

Rapasin 4 Capsule is used for: Treating the signs and symptoms of enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia [BPH]).

Adult Dose

Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia Adults PO 8 mg once daily with a meal. Hepatic Impairment Mild-to-moderate impairment (Child-Pugh class A or B): Dose adjustment not necessary Severe Impairment: (Child-Pugh class C): Contraindicated (not studied)

Child Dose

Renal Dose

Renal Impairment CrCl <50 mL/min: Dose adjustment not necessary CrCl 30-50 mL/min: 4 mg PO qDay CrCl <30 mL/min: Contraindicated

Administration

Contra Indications

Hypersensitivity.

Precautions

Impaired hepatic & renal function. Start treatment w/ a low dose (2 mg/dose).

Pregnancy-Lactation

Pregnancy Category: B; not indicated in women Lactation: Unknown if distributed in breast milk; not indicated in women

Interactions

Ketoconazole, digoxin.

Side Effects

Side effects of Silodosin : >10% Retrograde ejaculation (28%) 1-10% Diarrhea (3%), Headache (2%), Insomnia ((1-2%), Dizziness (3%), Orthostatic hypotension (3%; increased in patients >65 years), Nasopharyngitis (2%), Nasal congestion (2%), Sinusitis (1-2%)

Mode of Action

Selectively blocks postsynaptic alpha-1 adrenoreceptors located in the prostate, bladder base, bladder neck, prostatic capsule, and prostatic urethra.

Note

Rapasin 4 4mg Capsule generic name is Silodosin. Rapasin 4 4mg Capsule is manufactured by Unimed & Unihealth Manufacturers Ltd.Rapasin 4 is availble in all over Bangladesh. Mes BD drug index information on Rapasin 4 Capsule is not intended for diagnosis, medical advice or treatment; neither intended to be a substitute for the exercise of professional judgment.

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