Zyalfa Tablet PR
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Manufactured By Zydus Cadila
Composition Alfuzosin (10mg)
Package Size ( 10 Tablet PR in a strip )
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Description:
Zyalfa Tablet PR is used in men to relieve the symptoms of an enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia) such as painful urination, difficulty in passing urine, and urinary urgency or frequency.
Uses / Indications:
Treatment of Benign prostatic hyperplasia
Interactions / Warnings:
Taking alfuzosin with alcohol can lower your blood pressure. This can cause dizziness or feeling like you might pass out, especially when getting up from a sitting or lying position.
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Faq for medicine:
Q: Is Zyalfa safe?
A: Zyalfa is relatively safe if used at prescribed doses for the prescribed duration as advised by your doctor.
Q: Is Zyalfa better than tamsulosin?
A: Zyalfa and tamsulosin belong to the same category of drugs and are equally effective and safe in the treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia. Always follow doctor's advice regarding its use.
Q: Does Zyalfa contain sulfa?
A: No, Zyalfa does not contain sulfa. However, please refer to the package insert of the prescribed brand before use for the composition.
Q: Does Zyalfa lower prostate specific antigen?
A: Zyalfa can lower the prostate specific antigen. However, the effect may vary with the individual taking the medicine.
Q: How to use Zyalfa with a catheter?
A: Zyalfa can be given to a patient with a catheter in place and can continue even after removal of the catheter. Clinical studies have shown beneficial results of using Zyalfa in patients catheterised for acute urinary retention caused by benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). These patients could pass urine more easily after catheter removal with a lesser need for re-catheterisation.
Q: Does Zyalfa cause ejaculation problems?
A: Ejaculatory problems like retrograde ejaculation and ejaculation failure are a common side effect associated with the use of Zyalfa and are dose-dependent, i.e., a higher dose will cause more side effects. Priapism (painful erection) is also seen to be a rare and serious side effect with its use.
Q: Is Zyalfa a steroid?
A: Zyalfa is not a steroid. It is an alpha adrenergic receptor blocker used to treat symptoms of benign prostatic hyperplasia.
Q: Is Zyalfa available over the counter?
A: Zyalfa is not an over the counter medicine. It belongs to a class of prescription medicines.
Q: How does Zyalfa work?
A: Zyalfa relaxes the smooth muscles of the prostate and decreases the pressure on the urethra. This helps in relieving the symptoms of benign prostatic hyperplasia as it allows easy passage of urine and decreases urge to urinate repeatedly both during day and night time, and it allows complete emptying of the bladder.
Q: Does Zyalfa help in erectile dysfunction?
A: Zyalfa is not indicated for the treatment of erectile dysfunction. Please consult your doctor if you are suffering from erectile dysfunction for its right treatment.
Q: Is Zyalfa a diuretic?
A: No, Zyalfa is not a diuretic. It is an alpha adrenergic receptor blocker used to treat symptoms of benign prostatic hyperplasia.
Q: How does Zyalfa help in removal of kidney stones?
A: Zyalfa helps in removal of kidney stones which are in the distal ureter. It works by relaxing the muscles of the urinary tract which causes an easy removal of the stones. It does not break the kidney stones. Use of Zyalfa also decreases the need for painkillers.
Q: Is Zyalfa better than tamsulosin?
A: Zyalfa and tamsulosin belong to the same class of drugs and are equally good in relieving the symptoms of benign prostatic hyperplasia. However, tamsulosin is seen to cause more ejaculatory problems like retrograde ejaculation and anejaculation and has more chances of causing floppy iris syndrome which can affect the clinical outcomes in cataract surgery.
Q: Why should I stop taking Zyalfa before my cataract surgery?
A: Zyalfa can cause floppy eye syndrome in which the muscles of the iris become floppy and the pupil constricts unexpectedly during cataract surgery. So, when the eye surgeon actually needs a dilated pupil, it will constrict and restrict the field of surgery and can affect the surgical outcomes.
Q: Why does Zyalfa cause stuffy nose?
A: Zyalfa relaxes the smooth muscles of the blood vessels and this vasodilation of the blood vessels can cause a stuffy nose.
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