lem called angina
•or any family members have a rare heart condition known as congenital prolongation of the QT interval.
Tell your doctor about all the medicines you take, including prescription and non-prescription medicines, vitamins and herbal supplements. Some of your other medicines may affect the way UROXATRAL works and cause serious side effects. See "What is the most important information I should know about UROXATRAL?"
Especially tell your doctor if you take:
•another alpha blocker medicine
•a medicine to treat high blood pressure
•a medicine to treat angina
•a medicine to treat erectile dysfunction (ED)
•the antifungal medicines like ketoconazole (Nizoral ) or itraconazole (Sporanox)
•the anti-HIV medicine like , ritonavir (Norvir, Kaletra)
Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you are not sure if your medicine is one of those listed above.
What you need to know while taking UROXATRAL (alfuzosin HCl) tablets
•If you have an eye surgery for cataract (clouding of the eye) planned, tell your ophthalmologist that you are using UROXATRAL or have previously been treated with an alpha-blocker.
How do I take UROXATRAL?
•Take UROXATRAL exactly as your doctor prescribes it.
•Take UROXATRAL after the same meal each day. Do not take it on an empty stomach.
•Swallow the UROXATRAL tablet whole. Do not crush, split, or chew UROXATRAL tablets.
•If you take too much UROXATRAL call your local poison control center or emergency room right away.
What are the possible side effects of UROXATRAL?
UROXATRAL can cause serious side effects, including:
•See "What is the most important information I should know about UROXATRAL?"
•A painful erection that will not go away. UROXATRAL can cause a painful erection (priapism), which cannot be relieved by having sex. If this happens, get medical help right away. If priapism is not treated, you may not be able to get an erection in the future.
The most common side effects with UROXATRAL are:
•dizziness
•headache
•tiredness
Call your doctor if you get any side effect that bothers you.
These are not all the side effects of UROXATRAL. For more information ask your doctor or pharmacist.
Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
How do I store UROXATRAL?
•Store UROXATRAL between 59°F and 86°F (15°C and 30°C).
•Protect from light and moisture.
Keep UROXATRAL and all medicines out of the reach of children.
General information about UROXATRAL:
Medicines are sometimes prescribed for conditions that are not mentioned in patient information leaflets. Do not use UROXATRAL for a condition for which it was not prescribed. Do not give UROXATRAL to other people, even if they have the same symptoms you have. It may harm them.
This leaflet summarizes the most important information about UROXATRAL. If you would like more information, talk with your doctor. You can ask your doctor or pharmacist for information about UROXATRAL that is written for health professionals.
You may also visit our website at www.UROXATRAL.com or call 1-800-446-6267.
What are the ingredients of UROXATRAL?
Active Ingredient: alfuzosin hydrochloride
Inactive Ingredients: colloidal silicon dioxide (NF), ethylcellulose (NF), hydrogenated castor oil (NF), hydroxypropyl m |
