SILOFAST 8MG CAP

Overview

SILOFAST 8MG CAP is a Schedule H drug.

SILOFAST 8MG CAP is composed of: SILODOSIN (8.0 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?

SILOFAST 8MG CAP is generally taken With Food.

Precautions for SILOFAST 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

Available Alternatives for SILOFAST 8MG CAP

What are the commonly available Substitutes?

FLOSPURT 8MG CAP	INR 185 for 10 CAPSULES	SILODOSIN 8.0 MG
GERIPOD 8MG CAP	INR 229 for 10 CAPSULES	SILODOSIN 8.0 MG
MAXVOID 8MG TAB	INR 315 for 15TABLETS	SILODOSIN 8 MG
RAPILIF 8 MG TAB	INR 215 for 10 TABLETS	SILODOSIN 8 MG
RAPILIF 8MG CAP	INR 209 for 10 CAPSULES	SILODOSIN 8.0 MG
SILDOO 8MG CAP	INR 230 for 10 CAPSULES	SILODOSIN 8 MG
SILDOO 8MG CAPULE	INR 230 for 10 CAPSULES	SILODOSIN 8.0 MG
SILOCAP 8MG CAP	INR 185 for 10 CAPSULES	SILODOSIN 8.0 MG
SILODAL 8MG CAP	INR 185 for 10 CAPSULES	SILODOSIN 8 MG
SILODAL 8MG CAPULE	INR 195 for 10 CAPSULES	SILODOSIN 8.0 MG
SILOFAST 8MG CAP	INR 354.75 for 15 CAPSULES	SILODOSIN 8.0 MG
SILOFAST 8MG TAB	INR 354.75 for 15 CAPSULES	SILODOSIN 8 MG
SILOTIME 8MG CAP	INR 226 for 10 CAPSULES	SILODOSIN 8 MG
SILOTIME 8MG CAPULE	INR 207 for 10 CAPSULES	SILODOSIN 8.0 MG
SILURI 8MG CAP	INR 195 for 10 CAPSULES	SILODOSIN 8.0 MG

What are the other drugs with similar Ingredients?

FLOSPURT 4MG CAP	INR 99 for 10 CAPSULES	SILODOSIN 4.0 MG
FLOSPURT-D TAB	INR 324.2 for 10 TABLETS	SILODOSIN 8 MG, DUTASTERIDE 0.5 MG
GERIPOD 4MG CAP	INR 139 for 10 CAPSULES	SILODOSIN 4.0 MG
GERIPOD-D CAP	INR 339 for 10 CAPSULES	SILODOSIN 8.0 MG, DUTASTERIDE 0.5 MG
RAPILIF 4MG CAP	INR 145 for 10 CAPSULES	SILODOSIN 4.0 MG
RAPILIF 4MG TAB	INR 148.5 for 10 TABLETS	SILODOSIN 4 MG
RAPILIF-D 8/0.5 CAP	INR 309 for 10 CAPSULES	SILODOSIN 8.0 MG, DUTASTERIDE 0.5 MG
RAPILIF-D COMBI CAP	INR 295 for 20 CAPSULES	SILODOSIN 8 MG, DUTASTERIDE 0.5 MG
SILDOO 4MG CAP	INR 131.5 for 10 CAPSULES	SILODOSIN 4 MG
SILDOO 4MG CAPULE	INR 131.5 for 10 CAPSULES	SILODOSIN 4.0 MG
SILDURA 4MG/0.5MG TAB	INR 195 for 20 TABLETS	SILODOSIN 4.0 MG, DUTASTERIDE 0.5 MG
SILDURA 8MG/0.5MG TAB	INR 320 for 20 TABLETS	SILODOSIN 8.0 MG, DUTASTERIDE 0.5 MG
SILOCAP D 8MG/0.5MG TAB	INR 295 for 10 TABLETS	SILODOSIN 8.0 MG, DUTASTERIDE 0.5 MG
SILOCAP D TAB	INR 295 for 10 TABLETS	SILODOSIN 8 MG, DUTASTERIDE 0.5 MG
SILODAL 4MG CAP	INR 129 for 10 CAPSULES	SILODOSIN 4 MG
SILODAL 4MG CAPULE	INR 135 for 10 CAPSULES	SILODOSIN 4.0 MG
SILODAL D 4 CAP	INR 195 for 10 CAPSULES	SILODOSIN 4.0 MG, DUTASTERIDE 0.5 MG
SILODAL D 4MG COMBI PACK	INR 210 for 1 KIT	SILODOSIN 4 MG, DUTASTERIDE 0.5 MG
SILODAL D 8 CAP	INR 320 for 10 CAPSULES	SILODOSIN 8.0 MG, DUTASTERIDE 0.5 MG
SILODAL D 8MG COMBI PACK	INR 320 for 1 KIT	SILODOSIN 8 MG, DUTASTERIDE 0.5 MG
SILODOSIN		SILODOSIN
SILOFAST 4MG CAP	INR 109 for 10 CAPSULES	SILODOSIN 4 MG
SILOFAST 4MG CAPULE	INR 131 for 10 CAPSULES	SILODOSIN 4.0 MG
SILOFAST D 4MG CAP	INR 264 for 10 CAPSULES	SILODOSIN 4.0 MG, DUTASTERIDE 0.5 MG
SILOFAST D 8MG CAP	INR 324.5 for 10 CAPSULES	SILODOSIN 8.0 MG, DUTASTERIDE 0.5 MG
SILOTIME 4MG CAP	INR 114 for 10 CAPSULES	SILODOSIN 4.0 MG
SILOTIME D 8MG/0.5MG TAB	INR 295 for 10 TABLETS	SILODOSIN 8.0 MG, DUTASTERIDE 0.5 MG
SILURI 4MG CAP	INR 135 for 10 CAPSULES	SILODOSIN 4.0 MG
URIEF 4MG TAB	INR 250 for 10 TABLETS	SILODOSIN 4.0 MG