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Geripod 100 Tablet is a prescription medicine that is available as a Tablet. It is typically used for the treatment of Enlarged Prostate.
The optimal dosage of Geripod 100 Tablet 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. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Geripod 100 Tablet can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Normally, these side effects of Geripod 100 Tablet are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
Geripod 100 Tablet's effect during pregnancy is Not Used By Women and Not Used By Women while nursing. Further, the section on Geripod 100 Tablet related warnings talks about Geripod 100 Tablet's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Geripod 100 Tablet can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Geripod 100 Tablet in conditions like Kidney Disease, Liver Disease. Other contraindications of Geripod 100 Tablet have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Drug interactions for Geripod 100 Tablet have been reported in the medical literature. See below for a complete list.
In addition to the above precautions for Geripod 100 Tablet, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.
Geripod 100 Tablet 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 100 Tablet safe for pregnant women?
Not Used by Women
Is the use of Geripod 100 Tablet safe during breastfeeding?
Not Used by Women
What is the effect of Geripod 100 Tablet 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 100 Tablet 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 100 Tablet on the Heart?
Geripod may have mild side effects on the heart. Most people will never see any effect on the heart.
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Geripod 100 Tablet unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Geripod 100 Tablet habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Geripod 100 Tablet is addictive.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Geripod 100 Tablet you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.
Is it safe?
Yes, but consume Geripod 100 Tablet only on doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Geripod 100 Tablet cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and Geripod 100 Tablet
Information is not available on the interaction of any foods with Geripod 100 Tablet, due to a lack of research on this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Geripod 100 Tablet
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Geripod 100 Tablet 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
