Medicine Overview
Adult Dose
| Clinical Information | Administration Information |
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Indication: Benign prostatic hyperplasia Age: Adult |
Dose: Oral Capsule – 400 mcg Frequency: once daily Note: If response is inadequate after 2-4 weeks, may be increased to 800 mcg once daily; if therapy is interrupted, should be resumed at 400 mcg once daily |
Child Dose
| Clinical Information | Administration Information |
|---|---|
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Age: Pediatric |
Dose: NO_HEADER – No approved pediatric dosage available Note: No approved pediatric dosage available |
Renal Dose
| Clinical Information | Administration Information |
|---|---|
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Indication: creatinine clearance greater than 10 mL/minute Condition: Renal impairment |
Dose: Not specified Note: Dosage adjustment not necessary |
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Indication: creatinine clearance less than 10 mL/minute Condition: Renal impairment |
Dose: Not specified Note: Not studied |
Administration
- Take at same time daily
- Take after same meal each day
Side Effect
- Headache (19-21%)
- Orthostatic hypotension (6-19%)
- Rhinitis (13-18%)
- Abnormal ejaculation (8-18%)
- Dizziness (15-17%)
- Arthralgia (11%)
- Infection (9-11%)
- Asthenia (8%)
- Back pain (7-8%)
- Skin rash (7%)
- Pharyngitis (5-6%)
- Diarrhea (4-6%)
- Myalgia (5%)
- Chest pain (4%)
- Cough (3-4%)
- Somnolence (3-4%)
- Nausea (2-4%)
- Sinusitis (2-4%)
- Abdominal discomfort (2-3%)
- Bitter taste (2-3%)
- Decreased libido (1-2%)
- Insomnia (1-2%)
Drug Interaction
Drug Interaction
| Drug Name | Risk Factors |
|---|---|
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Ketoconazole
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Increased plasma concentration
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Erythromycin
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Increased plasma concentration
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Disease Interaction
Disease Interaction
| Disease Name | Risk Factors |
|---|---|
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Severe Hepatic Impairment
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Can cause liver problems
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Orthostatic Hypotension History
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Risk of severe blood pressure drop
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Pregnancy
Pregnancy
Lactation
Special Use
Precaution
Overdose
Pharmacology
Storage
Store in a cool and dry place, below 30°C, protected from light.
Data Sources
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