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Geripod is a prescription drug, available for use as Tablet, Capsule. It is primarily used for the treatment of Enlarged Prostate.
The optimal dosage of Geripod is largely dependent on the individual's body weight, medical history, gender and age. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.
While these are the most often observed Geripod side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Such side effects of Geripod normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Geripod is Not Used By Women for pregnant women and Not Used By Women for women who are breastfeeding. Further, the section on Geripod related warnings talks about Geripod's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Geripod is not recommended if you suffer from certain medical conditions as it can have adverse effects. Kidney Disease, Liver Disease are examples of such conditions. The section on Geripod contraindications lists all such conditions.
Besides this, Geripod may also have severe interaction with some medicines. Refer to the list below for further details.
In addition to the above precautions for Geripod, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.
Geripod 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 Geripod safe for pregnant women?
Not Used by Women
Is the use of Geripod safe during breastfeeding?
Not Used by Women
What is the effect of Geripod on the Kidneys?
Geripod may cause harmful effects on kidney. if you feel its having any such effect, then stop taking this drug, and restart only on your doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Geripod on the Liver?
You may experience side effects on your liver after taking Geripod. If this happens, then discontinue its use. Consult your medical practitioner, do as he/she suggests.
What is the effect of Geripod on the Heart?
Geripod may have mild side effects on the heart. Most people will never see any effect on the heart.
Geripod should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Geripod unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Geripod habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Geripod is addictive.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Geripod you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.
Is it safe?
Yes, but consume Geripod only on doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Geripod cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and Geripod
Information is not available on the interaction of any foods with Geripod, due to a lack of research on this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Geripod
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Geripod with alcohol will be.
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References
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Rapaflo® (silodosin)
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 1137-1138
