Geripod 4 mg Capsule
Alembic Pharmaceuticals
Uses of Geripod 4 mg Capsule:
Benign prostatic hyperplasia
Composition of Geripod 4 mg Capsule:
Silodosin 4mg
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239.6
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Description
Benign prostatic hyperplasia
Uses
Silodosin is generally used in treatment of the treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia.
Side effects
- Diarrhoea
- Dizziness
- Headache
- Nasal congestion
- Orthostatic hypotension (sudden lowering of blood pressure on standing)
- Retrograde ejaculation
How to use
Consume this medicine in the dosage and duration as per your doctors advise. While taking Silodosin, swallow it completely without crushing, breaking or chewing it. Silodosin is to be taken with food.Avoid Silodosin with high-fat meals such as olive oil, nuts & seeds (Brazil nuts), dark chocolate, butter and meat.
How it works
Silodosin is an alpha blocker. It works by relaxing muscle around the bladder exit and prostate gland so urine is passed more easily.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. Apart from taking medicines, what should I do to manage my prostate symptoms?
Simple lifestyle changes can help you manage your prostate symptoms better. Try to urinate when you first get the urge. However, take care not to strain or push to empty your bladder. Avoid drinking fluids (especially alcohol, caffeine) a few hours before bedtime or going out. You should also avoid medicines that can worsen urinary symptoms. These include some over the counter medicines for cold and cough.
Q. Does Silodosin contain sulfa?
No, it does not contain sulfa
Q. What is Silodosin used for?
Silodosin is used for the treatment of benign prostatic hypertrophy, which is a non-cancerous enlargement of prostate causing symptoms during urination like hesitancy, incomplete emptying, weak stream, increased urgency and frequency, and increased urination in the night
Q. How does Silodosin work?
It blocks the alpha-1 receptors located in the muscles of human prostate, urinary bladder and urethra and relaxes It works by relieving symptoms associated with benign prostatic hypertrophy by relaxing these muscles of prostate and bladder, resulting in an improvement in urine flow and a reduction in BPH symptoms.
Q. Is Silodosin better than Tamsulosin?
Silodosin and Tamsulosin belong to the same class of drugs and are equally good in relieving the symptoms of benign prostatic hyperplasia. However, Tamsulosin commonly causes postural hypotension and dose reduction is not needed in renal disease patients whereas Silodosin more commonly causes retrograde ejaculation and its dose may need to be decreased in patients with renal disease.
Simple lifestyle changes can help you manage your prostate symptoms better. Try to urinate when you first get the urge. However, take care not to strain or push to empty your bladder. Avoid drinking fluids (especially alcohol, caffeine) a few hours before bedtime or going out. You should also avoid medicines that can worsen urinary symptoms. These include some over the counter medicines for cold and cough.
Q. Does Silodosin contain sulfa?
No, it does not contain sulfa
Q. What is Silodosin used for?
Silodosin is used for the treatment of benign prostatic hypertrophy, which is a non-cancerous enlargement of prostate causing symptoms during urination like hesitancy, incomplete emptying, weak stream, increased urgency and frequency, and increased urination in the night
Q. How does Silodosin work?
It blocks the alpha-1 receptors located in the muscles of human prostate, urinary bladder and urethra and relaxes It works by relieving symptoms associated with benign prostatic hypertrophy by relaxing these muscles of prostate and bladder, resulting in an improvement in urine flow and a reduction in BPH symptoms.
Q. Is Silodosin better than Tamsulosin?
Silodosin and Tamsulosin belong to the same class of drugs and are equally good in relieving the symptoms of benign prostatic hyperplasia. However, Tamsulosin commonly causes postural hypotension and dose reduction is not needed in renal disease patients whereas Silodosin more commonly causes retrograde ejaculation and its dose may need to be decreased in patients with renal disease.
Expert Advice
- Silodosin helps in relieving the symptoms of enlarged prostate. It doesn't decrease the size of the prostate.Silodosin must be taken with food.You will feel better within hours or days of starting treatment. Full effect is usually seen within 2 weeks.Silodosin may cause dizziness or sleepiness. Don't drive or do anything requiring concentration until you know how it affects you.If your undergoing eye surgery due to cataract or glaucoma, inform your eye doctor about the usage of Silodosin.Inform your doctor if you have ever been diagnosed with kidney or liver problems.
Product Details
SKU: PC-910608
Product Description: Geripod 4 mg Capsule is manufactured by Alembic Pharmaceuticals
Packing: Strip
Condition: New
Sold by: Pulse Pharmacy India Pvt. Ltd.
Product Description: Geripod 4 mg Capsule is manufactured by Alembic Pharmaceuticals
Packing: Strip
Condition: New
Sold by: Pulse Pharmacy India Pvt. Ltd.
