Xatral SR tablet 5mg

About Xatral SR tablet 5mg

Xatral SR tablet 5mg Uses

• Benign prostatic hyperplasia (enlarged prostate)
• Relief of urinary symptoms linked to BPH
• Improved urine flow in men with prostate enlargement
• Reduced urinary hesitancy and incomplete emptying

Drug Class

• Alpha-1 adrenergic blocker
• Urinary flow improving agent

What Experts Say

Alfuzosin relaxes the smooth muscle in the prostate and bladder neck, which makes it easier to pass urine in men with an enlarged prostate.

It is usually taken once daily after the same meal each day, since food affects how the tablet is absorbed.

Dizziness and low blood pressure on standing up are the main safety concerns, so the first dose is often taken at bedtime and sudden position changes should be avoided.

Xatral SR tablet 5mg formula

• Alfuzosin Hydrochloride 5mg

Available forms

• Tablet

How to use Xatral SR tablet 5mg?

• Take one tablet once daily, after the same meal each day.
• Swallow whole with water. Do not crush or chew.
• Take the first dose at bedtime to reduce dizziness risk.
• Stand up slowly from sitting or lying positions.

Drug Interactions

Alfuzosin can interact with medicines that affect blood pressure or its own breakdown in the liver.

• Other alpha blockers: Combining increases the risk of low blood pressure and dizziness.
• Strong CYP3A4 inhibitors (ketoconazole, ritonavir): Raises alfuzosin levels and side effect risk.
• Blood pressure medicines and PDE5 inhibitors (sildenafil): Combining can lower blood pressure further.

Risks and warnings

• Low blood pressure: May cause dizziness or fainting on standing up, especially with the first dose.
• Eye surgery: Tell your eye surgeon if you take this medicine before cataract surgery, due to a floppy iris risk.
• Liver impairment: Avoid in significant liver disease.
• Not for women or children: This medicine is intended for adult men only.

Xatral SR tablet 5mg Side Effects

• Dizziness
• Headache
• Fatigue
• Low blood pressure on standing
• Nausea

Storage Conditions

Store below 30°C in a dry place away from moisture and direct sunlight, out of reach of children.