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Silosam Benefits & Uses

Silosam is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Enlarged Prostate

Silosam Dosage & How to Take

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

Age Group	Dosage
Adult	Disease: Enlarged Prostate Before or After Meal: With meal Single Maximum Dose: 8 mg Dosage Form: Capsule Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: For course duration follow doctor's advice
Geriatric	Disease: Enlarged Prostate Before or After Meal: With meal Single Maximum Dose: 8 mg Dosage Form: Capsule Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: For course duration follow doctor's advice

Silosam Related Warnings

Is the use of Silosam safe for pregnant women?

Not Used by Women

Not Used By Women
Is the use of Silosam safe during breastfeeding?

Not Used by Women

Not Used By Women
What is the effect of Silosam on the Kidneys?

There may be some adverse effects on kidney after taking Silosam . If you observe any such side effects, stop taking this drug. Consume this medicine again only if your doctor advises you to do so.

Moderate
What is the effect of Silosam on the Liver?

Silosam 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.

Moderate
What is the effect of Silosam on the Heart?

Silosam may have mild side effects on the heart. Most people will never see any effect on the heart.

Mild

Severe Interaction of Silosam with Other Drugs

Silosam should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Ketoconazole

Clarithromycin

Ritonavir

Sildenafil

Moderate

Verapamil

Diltiazem

Silosam Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Silosam unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Drug Allergy
Kidney Disease
Liver Disease
Low Blood Pressure
Cataract

Frequently asked Questions about Silosam

Is this Silosam habit forming or addictive?

Silosam does not cause addiction.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

After taking Silosam , you should not drive or work on any heavy machine, as Silosam can make you drowsy.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Silosam is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

No, the use of Silosam in mental disorders is not effective.

No

Silosam Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Silosam

Due to a lack of research, nothing can be said about the consequences of taking Silosam together with food.

Unknown
Interaction between Alcohol and Silosam

No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Silosam with alcohol will be.

Unknown

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This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience

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

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