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Silodosin

Capsule · Tablet2mg · 4mg · 8mg138 brands · 82 makers
Silodosin is a medicine listed in the NepalDoc medicine catalog. According to its FDA label, it is used for the treatment of the signs and symptoms of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). 138 brand names for this medicine are listed in the NepalDoc medicine catalog.
Generic namesilodosin
Form & strengthCatalog forms: Capsule, Tablet · Catalog strengths: 2mg, 4mg, 8mg
Source / स्रोतNepalDoc medicine catalog

What it's for

Silodosin capsules, an alpha-1 adrenergic receptor antagonist, is indicated for the treatment of the signs and symptoms of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH).

From the U.S. FDA-approved label for Silodosin. Full label: DailyMed.

Silodosin capsules, an alpha-1 adrenergic receptor antagonist, is indicated for the treatment of the signs and symptoms of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH).

From the U.S. FDA-approved label for Silodosin. Full label: DailyMed.

8 mg capsules taken orally once daily with a meal. 4 mg capsules taken orally once daily with a meal for those with moderate renal impairment. 2.1 Dosing Information The recommended dose is 8 mg orally once daily with a meal.

Directions from the U.S. FDA-approved label — your doctor or pharmacist may advise differently.

Patients with severe renal impairment. Patients with severe hepatic impairment (Child-Pugh score ≥ 10). Concomitant administration with strong Cytochrome P450 3A4 (CYP3A4) inhibitors (e.g., ketoconazole, clarithromycin, itraconazole, ritonavir). Patients with a history of hypersensitivity to silodosin or any of the ingredients of silodosin capsules.

Excerpt from the U.S. FDA-approved label. Talk to a pharmacist or doctor before use.

Postural hypotension, with or without symptoms (e.g., dizziness), may develop when beginning silodosin treatment. In patients with moderate renal impairment, silodosin dose should be reduced to 4 mg once daily. Silodosin should not be used in combination with other alpha-blockers. Examine patients thought to have BPH prior to starting therapy with silodosin to rule out the presence of carcinoma of the prostate. Inform patients planning cataract surgery to notify their ophthalmologist that they are taking silodosin because of the possibility of Intraoperative Floppy Iris Syndrome (IFIS).

Warnings and precautions excerpt from the U.S. FDA-approved label — not a complete list. Talk to a pharmacist or doctor before use.

Most common adverse reactions (incidence ≥ 2%) are retrograde ejaculation, dizziness, diarrhea, orthostatic hypotension, headache, nasopharyngitis, and nasal congestion. To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact Lupin Pharmaceuticals, Inc. at 1-800-399-2561 or FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or www.fda.gov/medwatch.

Excerpt from the U.S. FDA-approved label — not a complete list. Talk to a pharmacist or doctor about side effects.

138 products from 82 makers in the NepalDoc medicine catalog use this generic:

BrandCompositionMakerPack
Silosin 4MG CapsuleSilodosin (4MG)Asian Pharmaceuticals Pvt. Ltd.
SILOSIN 8MG CapsuleSilodosin (8MG)Asian Pharmaceuticals Pvt. Ltd.
URADER 8MG CapsuleSilodosin (8MG)Quest Pharmaceuticals Pvt. Ltd.
Addira 4 CapsuleSilodosin (4mg)Addii Biotech Pvt Ltdstrip of 15 capsules
Addira 8 CapsuleSilodosin (8mg)Addii Biotech Pvt Ltdstrip of 15 capsules
Aldosin CapsuleSilodosin (8mg)Allenge Indiastrip of 10 capsules
Alphacept 4 TabletSilodosin (4mg)Lupin Ltdstrip of 15 tablets
Alphacept 4mg CapsuleSilodosin (4mg)Lupin Ltdstrip of 10 capsules
Alphacept 8 CapsuleSilodosin (8mg)Lupin Ltdstrip of 10 capsules
Alphacept 8 TabletSilodosin (8mg)Lupin Ltdstrip of 15 tablets
AMPS-S TabletSilodosin (8mg)AMPS Biotech Pvt Ltdstrip of 10 tablets
Avoprost 8mg CapsuleSilodosin (8mg)Micro Labs Ltdstrip of 10 capsules
Baxosin 8mg TabletSilodosin (8mg)Baxton Pharmaciastrip of 10 tablets
Bphlo S 4mg CapsuleSilodosin (4mg)Renauxe Pharma India Pvt Ltdstrip of 10 capsules
Bphlo S 8mg TabletSilodosin (8mg)Renauxe Pharma India Pvt Ltdstrip of 10 tablets
DavaIndia Silodosin 4mg CapsuleSilodosin (4mg)Davaindia Generic Pharmacystrip of 10 capsules
DavaIndia Silodosin 8mg CapsuleSilodosin (8mg)Davaindia Generic Pharmacystrip of 10 capsules
Dosin CapsuleSilodosin (8mg)Corona Remedies Pvt Ltdstrip of 10 capsules
Dribsil CapsuleSilodosin (8mg)Santis Pharmaceuticals Private Limitedstrip of 10 capsules
Drsildal 8mg TabletSilodosin (8mg)DR Best pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltdstrip of 10 tablets
Fasture 4mg TabletSilodosin (4mg)Kardic Karestrip of 10 tablets
Fasture 8mg TabletSilodosin (8mg)Kardic Karestrip of 10 tablets
Geripod 4 CapsuleSilodosin (4mg)Alembic Pharmaceuticals Ltdstrip of 10 capsules
Geripod 8 CapsuleSilodosin (8mg)Alembic Pharmaceuticals Ltdstrip of 10 capsules
Hakosil 4mg CapsuleSilodosin (4mg)Ytiliga Private Limitedstrip of 10 capsules
Hakosil 8 CapsuleSilodosin (8mg)Ytiliga Private Limitedstrip of 10 capsules
Maxvoid 4mg TabletSilodosin (4mg)Alkem Laboratories Ltdstrip of 10 tablets
Maxvoid 8 CP TabletSilodosin (8mg)Alkem Laboratories Ltdstrip of 30 tablets
Maxvoid 8 TabletSilodosin (8mg)Alkem Laboratories Ltdstrip of 15 tablets
Mictura 4 TabletSilodosin (4mg)AAR ESS Remedies Pvt Ltdstrip of 10 tablets

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Brand list from the NepalDoc medicine catalog. Availability varies by pharmacy — call ahead to confirm stock.

Storage Store at 25°C (77°F); Protect from light and moisture. Keep out of reach of children.

Storage information from the U.S. FDA-approved label.

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