Kayawell

Afdura Tablet ER

Picture of Afdura Tablet ER
Composition for Afdura Tablet ER Alfuzosin (10mg), Dutasteride (0.5mg) Potentially unsafe with Alcohol Pregnancy
Manufacturer: Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd
Be the first to review this product
₹ 239.00 incl tax

Medicine Overview of Afdura Tablet ER

Uses of Alfuzosin

Alfuzosin is used in the treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia.

Side effects of Alfuzosin

Dizziness, Ejaculation disorder.

How to use Alfuzosin

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it.
 

How Afdura Tablet ER works

Alfuzosin is an alpha blocker. It works by relaxing muscle around the bladder exit and prostate gland so urine is passed more easily.
 

Uses of Dutasteride

Dutasteride is used in the treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia.

Side effects of Dutasteride

Decreased libido, Decreased semen volume, Impotence.

How to use Dutasteride

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it.
 

How Afdura Tablet ER works

Dutasteride is a 5-alpha reductase inhibitors. It blocks an enzyme which is necessary to change testosterone to another hormone that causes the prostate to grow. As a result, it helps to shrink the prostate and relieve the symptoms like difficulty in passing urine.

Expert advice for Alfuzosin

  • Alfuzosin helps in relieving the symptoms of enlarged prostate. It doesn't decrease the size of the prostate.
  • Alfuzosin must be taken with food.
  • You will feel better within hours or days of starting treatment. Full effect is usually seen within 2 weeks.
  • Alfuzosin may cause you to feel dizzy, faint, lightheaded, or weak, especially when you stand up (orthostatic hypotension). Take special precaution if you have to drive, use machines or do any activity that needs alertness.
  • If your undergoing eye surgery due to cataract or glaucoma, inform your eye doctor about the usage of Alfuzosin.
  • Inform your doctor if you have ever been diagnosed with kidney or liver problems.

Expert advice for Dutasteride

  • Your doctor has prescribed Dutasteride to shrink the enlarged prostate and reduce the risk of urinary retention.
  • It may take 3 to 6 months to see the full beneficial effect of Dutasteride. Hence, continue taking the medicine as advised by your doctor.
  • Dutasteride is usually well tolerated. However, it may produce some mild sexual side effects such as low sexual drive.
  • Do not donate blood for 6 months after taking the last dose of Dutasteride.
Warnings
 
 
Alcohol
Taking alfuzosin with alcohol can lower your blood pressure. This can cause dizziness or feeling like you might pass out, especially when getting up from a sitting or lying position.
 
Pregnancy
Afdura Tablet ER is highly unsafe to use during pregnancy.
Human and animal studies have shown significant adverse effects on the foetus. Please consult your doctor.
 
Lactation
No information is available on the use of Afdura Tablet ER during lactation. Please consult your doctor.
 
Driving
Afdura Tablet ER may make you feel dizzy, sleepy, tired, or decrease alertness. If this happens, do not drive.
 
Kidney
Afdura Tablet ER is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Afdura Tablet ER may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
 
Liver
Afdura Tablet ER should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Afdura Tablet ER may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Use of Afdura Tablet ER is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease.

 

 
 
 

We help patients connect with local pharmacy stores to fulfill their extensive medical needs. Thus, through our extensive portal and services we ensure you get access to the best and most genuine health products at reasonable price, with the highest savings in the shortest time possible.

KayaWell Icon

Information

Customer service

Powered by Kayawell
Copyright © 2024 Kayawell. All rights reserved.