Uritreat capsule 0.4 mg 10’s

Uritreat capsule 0.4 mg 10’s is an alpha 1-adrenergic blocking agent exhibiting selectivity for alpha 1 receptors in the human prostate {01}. Relaxation of smooth muscle in the bladder neck and prostate produced by alpha 1-adrenergic blockade results in improvement in urine flow rate and a reduction in symptoms of BPH

Side effects

Major & minor side effects for Uritreat capsule 0.4 mg 10’s

• Fever with chills
• Cough
• Chest pain
• Dizziness
• Abnormal ejaculation rare
• Headache
• Runny Nose rare
• Body pain
• Decreased interest in sexual intercourse
• Trouble sleeping

Uses of Uritreat capsule 0.4 mg 10’s

What is it prescribed for?

• Benign prostatic hyperplasia

  This medicine is used in the treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia (prostate enlargement), a condition characterized by symptoms such as a weak urinary stream, difficulty urinating, loss of bladder control, etc.

When not to use?

• Hypotension

  The use of this medicine may cause vasodilation and low blood pressure (hypotension), especially orthostatic hypotension or other postural symptoms such as dizziness, lightheadedness, and palpitations. Close monitoring of blood pressure levels is necessary while receiving this medicine. Appropriate dose adjustments or replacement with a suitable alternative may be required in some cases based on the clinical condition.

• Glaucoma/Cataracts surgery

  The use of this medicine increases the risk of intraoperative floppy iris syndrome. Patients undergoing cataract and glaucoma surgery should inform the surgeon about the current or previous use of this medicine so that the surgeon can make appropriate changes in the surgical technique to reduce the risk of intraoperative floppy iris syndrome.

• Women and children

  This medicine is not indicated for use in women and children.

• Driving or operating machinery

  The use of this medicine may cause symptoms such as blurred vision, dizziness, drowsiness, etc. in some patients. It is advised that you do not perform any activities such as driving a vehicle or operating machinery if you experience any of these symptoms.

• Priapism

  This medicine may rarely cause a very painful erection which may not subside (priapism). Seek immediate medical attention if this happens. If priapism is not treated, it may lead to impotence.

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