SILODAL 8MG CAP

Overview

SILODAL 8MG CAP is a Schedule H drug.

SILODAL 8MG CAP is composed of: SILODOSIN (8 MG)

Silodosin is an alpha-adrenergic blocker. Silodosin helps relax the muscles in the prostate and bladder neck, making it easier to urinate.Silodosin is used to improve urination in men with benign prostatic hyperplasia (enlarged prostate).Do not use this medication to treat high blood pressure.This is not harmful and is reversible once silodosin is discontinued.

Usage

SILODOSIN is generally used to treat: Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia
SILODOSIN can address symptoms like: Slow Or Weak Urine Stream, Difficulty Urinating, Sudden Urge To Urinate

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is it safe on my liver?
A: Not Safe

Q: Is it safe on my kidney?
A: Not Safe

Q: Can I take it with alcohol?
A: Not Safe

Q: Is it safe for children?
A: Not Advised for age < 18yrs

Q: Can it be taken during pregnancy?
A: Considered as Generally Safe – not enough studies to prove risk

Q: Is it safe to take for someone breastfeeding?
A: Not Safe

How Do I Take It?

SILODAL 8MG CAP is generally taken With Food.

Precautions for SILODAL 8MG CAP and its Constituents


  • You should not take silodosin if you have severe kidney or liver disease.
  • Do not take silodosin together with similar medicines such as alfuzosin, doxazosin, prazosin, tamsulosin, or terazosin.
  • You should not take silodosin if you are allergic to it.
  • Follow all directions on your prescription label. Your doctor may occasionally change your dose to make sure you get the best results.
  • Do not use this medicine in larger or smaller amounts or for longer than recommended.Silodosin is usually taken once daily with a meal
  • While using silodosin, your blood pressure and prostate will need to be checked often.
  • This medicine may impair your thinking or reactions. Be careful if you drive or do anything that requires you to be alert.
  • Drinking alcohol with this medicine can cause side effects.
  • Get up slowly from bed while taking this medication as silodosin can result in postural hypotension.
  • Silodosin is prescribed only for men and is not advisable for women especially during pregnancy and breastfeeding.

Symptoms of Overdosage

SILODOSIN over-dosage can result in: Dizziness, Fainting

Common Side-Effects

SILODOSIN : Blood Pressure, Low, Diarrhoea, Dizziness, Head Headache, Runny Nose, Throat Soreness, Chills, Confusion, Lightheadedness, Nasal Congestion

Serious Side-Effects

SILODOSIN : Orthostatic Hypotension, Face Swelling, Swollen Lips, Swollen Tongue, Difficulty Breathing

Rare Side-Effects

SILODOSIN : Skin Rash, Itchy Skin

Food Interactions


Do not consume grapefruit juice with silodosin to avoid the dangerous side effects of the drug.

Disease Interactions

SILODOSIN can interfere with: Acute Liver Failure, Acute Kidney Failure

Technical Classification

SILODOSIN is categorized as: ANTIADRENERGIC AGENTS, PERIPHERALLY ACTING / CARDIOVASCULAR AGENTS

Prescription Statistics

Following information is taken from treatment plans advised by our doctors. This is Only for informational purpose and you must seek doctor’s advice if you are not well.

How Frequently is it taken?

Before Sleeping53%
Once Daily33%
Evening9%

What was the Dosage Advised?

1TAB77%
1CAP23%

How long was it prescribed?

30 Days22%
90 Days21%
10 Days16%
7 Days15%
5 Days8%
14 Days5%
15 Days3%

What is the break-up across patient age-group?

18 to 35yrs3%
35 to 50yrs6%
50 to 60yrs11%
60 to 70yrs30%
70yrs and above50%

What is the gender-breakup across patients?

Females5%

What kind of doctors prescribe this medicine?

Physician34%
Urologist24%
Cardiologist13%
Neurologist5%
Nephrologist5%
Oncologist4%
Gastroenterologist4%
Pulmonologist3%
General Surgery2%
Surgeon2%
Orthopaedist1%
Endocrinologist1%
Neurosurgeon1%
Rheumatologist1%

Most common Medicines advised along-side?

DOLO TAB 650MG11%
ECOSPRIN TAB 75MG11%

Most common Diagnostic/Lab Tests advised along-side?

SERUM SODIUM (SEROLOGY)40%
CBC (HEMATOLOGY)39%
SERUM POTASSIUM (SEROLOGY)38%
SERUM CREATININE (SEROLOGY)22%
RFT (BIOCHEMISTRY)21%
TLC (HEMATOLOGY)21%
UREA (BIOCHEMISTRY)19%
LFT (SCREENING)17%
URINE R/M (BIOCHEMISTRY)12%
PT/INR (HEMATOLOGY)11%

Available Alternatives for SILODAL 8MG CAP

What are the commonly available Substitutes?

FLOSPURT 8MG CAPINR 185 for 10 CAPSULESSILODOSIN 8.0 MG
GERIPOD 8MG CAPINR 229 for 10 CAPSULESSILODOSIN 8.0 MG
MAXVOID 8MG TABINR 315 for 15TABLETSSILODOSIN 8 MG
RAPILIF 8 MG TABINR 215 for 10 TABLETSSILODOSIN 8 MG
RAPILIF 8MG CAPINR 209 for 10 CAPSULESSILODOSIN 8.0 MG
SILDOO 8MG CAPINR 230 for 10 CAPSULESSILODOSIN 8 MG
SILDOO 8MG CAPULEINR 230 for 10 CAPSULESSILODOSIN 8.0 MG
SILOCAP 8MG CAPINR 185 for 10 CAPSULESSILODOSIN 8.0 MG
SILODAL 8MG CAPINR 185 for 10 CAPSULESSILODOSIN 8 MG
SILODAL 8MG CAPULEINR 195 for 10 CAPSULESSILODOSIN 8.0 MG
SILOFAST 8MG CAPINR 354.75 for 15 CAPSULESSILODOSIN 8.0 MG
SILOFAST 8MG TABINR 354.75 for 15 CAPSULESSILODOSIN 8 MG
SILOTIME 8MG CAPINR 226 for 10 CAPSULESSILODOSIN 8 MG
SILOTIME 8MG CAPULEINR 207 for 10 CAPSULESSILODOSIN 8.0 MG
SILURI 8MG CAPINR 195 for 10 CAPSULESSILODOSIN 8.0 MG

What are the other drugs with similar Ingredients?

FLOSPURT 4MG CAPINR 99 for 10 CAPSULESSILODOSIN 4.0 MG
FLOSPURT-D TABINR 324.2 for 10 TABLETSSILODOSIN 8 MG, DUTASTERIDE 0.5 MG
GERIPOD 4MG CAPINR 139 for 10 CAPSULESSILODOSIN 4.0 MG
GERIPOD-D CAPINR 339 for 10 CAPSULESSILODOSIN 8.0 MG, DUTASTERIDE 0.5 MG
RAPILIF 4MG CAPINR 145 for 10 CAPSULESSILODOSIN 4.0 MG
RAPILIF 4MG TABINR 148.5 for 10 TABLETSSILODOSIN 4 MG
RAPILIF-D 8/0.5 CAPINR 309 for 10 CAPSULESSILODOSIN 8.0 MG, DUTASTERIDE 0.5 MG
RAPILIF-D COMBI CAPINR 295 for 20 CAPSULESSILODOSIN 8 MG, DUTASTERIDE 0.5 MG
SILDOO 4MG CAPINR 131.5 for 10 CAPSULESSILODOSIN 4 MG
SILDOO 4MG CAPULEINR 131.5 for 10 CAPSULESSILODOSIN 4.0 MG
SILDURA 4MG/0.5MG TABINR 195 for 20 TABLETSSILODOSIN 4.0 MG, DUTASTERIDE 0.5 MG
SILDURA 8MG/0.5MG TABINR 320 for 20 TABLETSSILODOSIN 8.0 MG, DUTASTERIDE 0.5 MG
SILOCAP D 8MG/0.5MG TABINR 295 for 10 TABLETSSILODOSIN 8.0 MG, DUTASTERIDE 0.5 MG
SILOCAP D TABINR 295 for 10 TABLETSSILODOSIN 8 MG, DUTASTERIDE 0.5 MG
SILODAL 4MG CAPINR 129 for 10 CAPSULESSILODOSIN 4 MG
SILODAL 4MG CAPULEINR 135 for 10 CAPSULESSILODOSIN 4.0 MG
SILODAL D 4 CAPINR 195 for 10 CAPSULESSILODOSIN 4.0 MG, DUTASTERIDE 0.5 MG
SILODAL D 4MG COMBI PACKINR 210 for 1 KITSILODOSIN 4 MG, DUTASTERIDE 0.5 MG
SILODAL D 8 CAPINR 320 for 10 CAPSULESSILODOSIN 8.0 MG, DUTASTERIDE 0.5 MG
SILODAL D 8MG COMBI PACKINR 320 for 1 KITSILODOSIN 8 MG, DUTASTERIDE 0.5 MG
SILODOSINSILODOSIN
SILOFAST 4MG CAPINR 109 for 10 CAPSULESSILODOSIN 4 MG
SILOFAST 4MG CAPULEINR 131 for 10 CAPSULESSILODOSIN 4.0 MG
SILOFAST D 4MG CAPINR 264 for 10 CAPSULESSILODOSIN 4.0 MG, DUTASTERIDE 0.5 MG
SILOFAST D 8MG CAPINR 324.5 for 10 CAPSULESSILODOSIN 8.0 MG, DUTASTERIDE 0.5 MG
SILOTIME 4MG CAPINR 114 for 10 CAPSULESSILODOSIN 4.0 MG
SILOTIME D 8MG/0.5MG TABINR 295 for 10 TABLETSSILODOSIN 8.0 MG, DUTASTERIDE 0.5 MG
SILURI 4MG CAPINR 135 for 10 CAPSULESSILODOSIN 4.0 MG
URIEF 4MG TABINR 250 for 10 TABLETSSILODOSIN 4.0 MG