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Silodal is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Tablet,Capsule. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Enlarged Prostate.
The optimal dosage of Silodal 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.
Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Silodal as well, which are listed below. Such side effects of Silodal normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.
Silodal's effect during pregnancy is Not Used By Women and Not Used By Women while nursing. Further, the section on Silodal related warnings talks about Silodal's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Silodal 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. Some other conditions that can be affected by Silodal are listed in the contraindications section below.
Additionally, Silodal may also adversely react with other medicines. See below for a complete list.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Silodal is considered not safe while driving, and is not addictive.
Silodal 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 Silodal safe for pregnant women?
Not Used by Women
Is the use of Silodal safe during breastfeeding?
Not Used by Women
What is the effect of Silodal on the Kidneys?
Kidney can be affected by Silodal. If you experience any unwanted effects of this drug, stop taking it. You should take it again only after medical advice.
What is the effect of Silodal on the Liver?
Silodal can have moderate side effects on the liver. If you notice any harmful effects then stop taking this drug right away. Consult your doctor before using this medicine again.
What is the effect of Silodal on the Heart?
Silodal may have mild side effects on the heart. Most people will never see any effect on the heart.
Silodal 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 Silodal unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Silodal habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Silodal is addictive.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
You may feel sleepy or tired after taking Silodal. So it is best to avoid driving.
Is it safe?
Silodal is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, the use of Silodal in mental disorders is not effective.
Interaction between Food and Silodal
Due to a lack of research, nothing can be said about the consequences of taking Silodal together with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Silodal
It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Silodal and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.
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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
