Description
About Silodal-D 4 Capsule Combipack
Silodal-D
4 Capsule Combipack is a combination of medicine primarily used to
treat the symptoms of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) in adults with
an enlarged prostate gland. It helps to relieve symptoms such as
difficulty urinating or needing to go to the toilet more often and
improve your ability to urinate. The prostate is a small, muscular gland
in the male reproductive system. Enlargement of the prostate is called
BPH common condition as men get older (50-60 years). It occurs when the
cells of the prostate gland begin to multiply. In an enlarged prostate
gland, the bladder wall becomes thicker, and the bladder may weaken and
lose the ability to empty fully, leaving some urine in the bladder.
Symptoms of BPH include frequent or urgent need to urinate, nocturia
(increased frequency of urination at night, difficulty
starting urination, inability to empty the bladder. Silodal-D 4 Capsule
Combipack is not for new-borns, children, or women.
Silodal-D
4 Capsule Combipack is a combination of two drugs, namely; Silodosin
and Dutasteride. Silodosin belongs to a class of alpha-1 receptors
(located in prostate and bladder) blocker that works by blocking the
action of alpha-1 receptors and causes smooth muscle relaxation in the
bladder and prostate. Dutasteride belongs to a class of 5-alpha
reductase that works by blocking the action of a 5-alpha reductase
enzyme, resulting in a shrink of the size of the prostate gland.
Silodal-D 4 Capsule Combipack reduces the BPH symptoms and improves your
ability to urinate.
You
can take Silodal-D 4 Capsule Combipack with or without food. Do not
crush, chew, or break the tablet, swallow it as a whole with a glass of
water. You are advised to take Silodal-D 4 Capsule Combipack for as long
as your doctor has prescribed it for you depending on your medical
condition. In some cases, you may experience certain common side effects
such as dizziness, headache, nasal congestion (stuffy nose), and
diarrhoea. Most of these side effects do not require medical attention
and will resolve gradually over time. However, you are advised to talk
to your doctor if you experience these side effects persistently.
To
treat your condition effectually continue taking Silodal-D 4 Capsule
Combipack for as long as your doctor has prescribed it. Try not to stop
taking it on your own. Do not be reluctant to speak with your doctor if
you experience any difficulty while taking Silodal-D 4 Capsule
Combipack. Avoid consumption of alcohol as it may increase the side
effects like dizziness and low blood pressure. If you take Silodal-D 4
Capsule Combipack with any antihypertensive medicine, your blood
pressure could suddenly drop to s life-threatening level. So avoid
intake of Silodal-D 4 Capsule Combipack with antihypertensive drugs.
Uses of Silodal-D 4 Capsule Combipack
To treatment the symptoms of Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH) in men.
Medicinal Benefits
Silodal-D
4 Capsule Combipack is a combination of two drugs, namely; Silodosin
and Dutasteride used to treat the symptoms of benign prostatic
hyperplasia (BPH) in adults with an enlarged prostate gland. Silodosin
belongs to a class of alpha-1 receptors (located in prostate and
bladder) blocker that works by blocking the action of alpha-1 receptors
and causes smooth muscle relaxation in the bladder and prostate.
Dutasteride belongs to a class of 5-alpha reductase that works by
blocking the action of a 5-alpha reductase enzyme, resulting in a shrink
of the size of the prostate gland. Silodal-D 4 Capsule Combipack
reduces the BPH symptoms and improves your ability to urinate.
Directions for Use
the tablet/capsule with a glass of water as a whole. Do not crush,
break or chew the tablet. Silodal-D 4 Capsule Combipack can be taken
with or without food. However, taking Silodal-D 4 Capsule Combipack
after a heavy meal might take a longer time for the medicine to work.
Therefore you are advised to take Silodal-D 4 Capsule Combipack with
light meals.
Storage
Side Effects of Silodal-D 4 Capsule Combipack
Like
all medicines, Silodal-D 4 Capsule Combipack can also cause side
effects, although not everybody experiences them. Dizziness, headache,
nasal congestion (stuffy nose), diarrhoea, ejaculation disorder,
retrograde ejaculation, impotence, orthostatic hypotension (sudden
lowering of blood pressure on standing) are the common side effects of
Silodal-D 4 Capsule Combipack. However, consult your doctor immediately
if you experience any of these side effects persistently.
In-Depth Precautions and Warning
Drug Warnings
Do
not take Silodal-D 4 Capsule Combipack if you are allergic to Silodal-D
4 Capsule Combipack and ingredients in it. Consult your doctor before
taking Silodal-D 4 Capsule Combipack if you are taking medicines for the
treatment of hypertension (high blood pressure). If you take Silodal-D 4
Capsule Combipack with any antihypertensive medicine your blood
pressure could suddenly drop to a life-threatening level. So avoid
intake of Silodal-D 4 Capsule Combipack with antihypertensive drugs. Do
not take Silodal-D 4 Capsule Combipack if you have/had a heart attack or
stroke or heart failure, low blood pressure, kidney or liver disease,
have certain eye diseases, loss of vision due to loss of blood flow to
the optic (eye) nerve. You are advised not to drive or operate heavy
machinery after taking Silodal-D 4 Capsule Combipack as it may cause
dizziness. Avoid consuming alcohol along with Silodal-D 4 Capsule
Combipack as it could lead to increased dizziness and drowsiness. Older
patients may be more sensitive to the side effects of Silodal-D 4
Capsule Combipack, especially dizziness and low blood pressure when
getting up from a sitting or lying position. Silodal-D 4 Capsule Combipack should not be given to the women and children less than 18 years of age.
Drug Interactions
Drug-Drug Interaction: Silodal-D
4 Capsule Combipack interacts with medicines used to treat high blood
pressure (prazosin, terazosin), drugs used to treat erectile dysfunction
(sildenafil, tadalafil), azole antifungals (itraconazole,
ketoconazole), HIV protease inhibitor (lopinavir, ritonavir).
Drug-Food Interaction: Silodal-D
4 Capsule Combipack may interact with grapefruit juice, alcohol, and
tobacco. This may cause more side effects than it normally does. So, a
Silodal-D 4 Capsule Combipack should not be taken along with them.
Drug-Disease Interaction: Silodal-D
4 Capsule Combipack should not be taken in patients with heart
problems, low blood pressure, kidney or liver disease, have certain eye
diseases, loss of vision due to loss of blood flow to the optic (eye)
nerve.
Safety Advice
-
Alcohol
Consult Your Doctor
You
are advised not to consume alcohol while taking Silodal-D 4 Capsule
Combipack as it makes you pee more and can irritate your bladder and
also increased dizziness and lower blood pressure. -
Pregnancy
Consult Your Doctor
Women should not use $ name as it is used to treat benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) in men only.
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Breast Feeding
Consult Your Doctor
Women should not use $ name as it is used to treat benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) in men only.
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Driving
Silodal-D
4 Capsule Combipack may cause dizziness. Therefore you are advised to
drive and operate machinery only if you are alert. -
Liver
Silodal-D
4 Capsule Combipack should be used with caution in patients with liver
disease. The dose adjustment may be needed in such patients. -
Kidney
Silodal-D
4 Capsule Combipack should be used with caution in patients with kidney
disease. The dose adjustment may be needed in such patients.
Habit Forming
Diet & Lifestyle Advise
- Maintaining a healthy weight, eating a balanced diet, and regular exercising may help your bladder empty at a normal rate.
- Avoid
consumption of alcohol to treat your condition effectively as consuming
an excessive amount of alcohol may make you pee more and can irritate
your bladder. - Â Limit the amount of fluids and caffeine you drink, especially before you go out or go to bed.
- Stay warm, cold can make it feel more urgent to pee.
- Avoid usage of tobacco.
- Do daily exercise to strengthen your pelvic floor muscles.
Special Advise
- Regularly monitor blood pressure is required while taking Silodal-D 4 Capsule Combipack.
Other Information (SIL0286)
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Patients Concern
Disease/Condition Glossary
Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH):
is an enlargement of the prostate gland. The prostate is a small,
muscular gland in the male reproductive system. It is a common condition
as men get older (50-60 years). It occurs when the cells of the
prostate gland begin to multiply. In an enlarged prostate gland, the
bladder wall becomes thicker, and the bladder may weaken and lose the
ability to empty fully, leaving some urine in the bladder. Symptoms of
BPH include frequent or urgent need to urinate, nocturia (increased
frequency of urination at night, difficulty starting urination,
inability to empty the bladder, painful urination, blood in the urine.
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