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Silochet 8mg Tablet

Salt Composition: SILODOSIN

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Product Introduction

Silochet 8mg Tablet contains Silodosin as its active ingredient. It belongs to a class of medicines that act on the prostate, bladder neck, bladder base, and prostatic urethra. It is used to relieve the signs and symptoms of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), a condition in which the prostate gland enlarges in adult men, commonly after the age of 40. Silochet 8mg Tablet helps improve urinary symptoms such as frequent urination, urgency, weak urine flow, difficulty passing urine, and incomplete bladder emptying. It may also reduce the risk of acute urinary retention, a painful condition in which a person is unable to urinate.

Before taking Silochet 8mg Tablet, inform your doctor if you have severe liver or kidney disease, experience dizziness, are scheduled for cataract surgery, or are taking medicines for high blood pressure or fungal infections. Your healthcare provider will evaluate your condition and determine whether any dose adjustments or additional precautions are required to ensure safe and effective treatment.

Uses

It helps to treat benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH).

How it works

Silochet 8mg tablet is an alpha-blocker and is prescribed to treat the signs and symptoms of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). It relaxes the smooth muscle in these tissues by blocking the receptor without impacting the contractility. It also helps to relieve urinary incontinence.

How to Use

Take a Silochet 8mg tablet capsule as prescribed by your doctor. Preferably, the capsule should be taken every day at the same time, with food. It is best to swallow the capsule whole with a glass of water rather than breaking or chewing it.

Side Effects

Side effects are unwanted symptoms caused by medicines. Even though all medications cause side effects, not everyone gets them. Serious Severe allergic reactions (Swelling on the face, tongue, or throat) Skin reactions Irregular heartbeat Common Dizziness Runny or blocked nose Diarrhea Impotence and low sex drive Low sperm count and movement Enlarged or painful breasts.

Expert Tips

Tell your doctor before the treatment commencement if you have lung and kidney disease. If you have ever fainted or felt dizzy when suddenly standing up, consult your doctor before taking this medication, as it reduces blood pressure. Avoid making plans to have children because this medicine leads to abnormal ejaculation (decreases the amount of semen released during sex) that temporarily affects male fertility.

References

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  2. Watson Laboratories, Inc., US Food & Drug Administration, [Revised on Jan 2013] [Accessed on 3 June 2023], https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/drugsatfda_docs/label/2013/022206s012lbl.pdf
  3. Rossi M, Roumeguere T; Silodosin in treating benign prostatic hyperplasia. Published on 27th October 2010;[Accessed on 3 June 2023]; https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2990389/
  4. Edward Chu, Lange’s Basic and clinical pharmacology, Adrenoceptors antagonist drugs,14th Edition, 2018, 160-161.

Safety Advice

Pregnancy: unsafe Silochet 8mg tablet is intended only for male patients and is not recommended for pregnant women.

Lungs: Consult your doctor It is unknown whether Silochet 8mg tablet is safe for patients with lung problems. Consult your doctor for more advice.

Breastfeeding: unsafe Silochet 8mg tablet is intended only for male patients and is not indicated for breastfeeding women.

Disclaimer

The information provided on this page is intended for general informational purposes only and should not be considered as medical advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional before starting, stopping, or changing any medication. Self-medication can be harmful. Med For Rare does not endorse self-diagnosis or self-treatment.

Written By: Muskan Patel, M.Pharm

Reviewed By: Dr. Vishwa Patel, MBBS