Alfuzosin is a medication used in the treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia recommended only for adult men.
This medicine is marketed under the name Xatral and is produced by the Sanofi-Aventis laboratory, and its use should only be done on the recommendation of the urologist, and its use leads to a reduction in the pressure of the urethra, decreasing the resistance to flow urine.
Price
The medicine costs an average of 170 reais.
Indications
This medication is intended for the treatment of symptoms of benign prostatic hyperplasia, which is an enlarged prostate. In addition, it is also used in algalization and when urinary retention occurs.
How to use
Xatral is for oral use and is indicated 5 mg in the morning and 5 mg in the evening, however for elderly and hypertensive patients half the dosage is recommended, being 2.5 mg in the morning and 2.5 mg at night in a single tablet.
Side effects
Some side effects of using the drug include headache, dizziness, tiredness, pain in the belly and weakness.
Contraindications
The use of Xatral is contraindicated for women and children. In addition, it should also not be used when there is a severe decrease in liver function and a history of orthostatic hypotension associated with other alpha blockers.
