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Alfuzee is an allopathic medicine The correct dosage of Alfuzee depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Alfuzee is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
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Is the use of Alfuzee safe for pregnant women?
Alfuzee is safe to take during pregnancy.
Is the use of Alfuzee safe during breastfeeding?
There is no research available on the side effects of Alfuzee in breastfeeding women. Therefore, its impact is unknown.
What is the effect of Alfuzee on the Kidneys?
Alfuzee rarely affects the kidneys.
What is the effect of Alfuzee on the Liver?
Alfuzee may have severe effects on your liver, so do not take it without first consulting your doctor.
What is the effect of Alfuzee on the Heart?
Side effects of Alfuzee rarely affect the heart.
Alfuzee should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Alfuzee unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Alfuzee habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Alfuzee has not been reported.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Alfuzee will not make you feel sleepy or drowsy. So you drive or operate machinery safely.
Is it safe?
Alfuzee should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Alfuzee for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Alfuzee
Eating certain foods may increase the time it takes Alfuzee to have an effect. You should consult your doctor about it.
Interaction between Alcohol and Alfuzee
Chances of side effects of drinking alcohol while taking Alfuzee are low. If you feel any adverse effects, please seek medical advice as soon as possible.
No, Alfuzee does not cause weight gain. It has not been reported by the patients who are taking this drug. If you are experiencing any unusual weight gain after taking this drug, then it might be due to some other reason.
Yes, Alfuzee may affect the results of PSA (prostate specific antigen) which is used to diagnosis of prostate cancer. You are advised to tell your doctor if you are already taking this drug and being tested for prostate cancer.
Alfuzee is a brand name of alfuzosin and it is available in the form of a tablet. It belongs to the class of drug known as alpha-adrenoreceptor antagonists. It is a prescription drug used for the treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) (enlargement of the prostate gland) that causes difficulty in urination.
No, Alfuzee and amlodipine should not be taken together because amlodipine is an antihypertensive drug which lowers the blood pressure and Alfuzee might also lower the blood pressure. Therefore, you are advised to avoid taking Alfuzee and amlodipine together.
No, Alfuzee and ibuprofen should not be taken together at the same time because ibuprofen decreases the effects of alfuzosin by interfering in its working mechanism. Hence you are advised to avoid taking Alfuzee and ibuprofen together at the same time.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Uroxatral® (alfuzosin HCL)
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 142
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 123-124