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EBRANTIL Capsules 15mg

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Manufacturer's name : SANWA KAGAKU KENKYUSHO CO.,LTD.	620005935
	Newly-created: 03/2008

Brand name :

EBRANTIL Capsules 15mg

　Active ingredient:

Urapidil

　Dosage form:

white capsule (major axis: 11.4 mm, minor axis: 4.9 mm)

　Printings on wrapping:

EBRANTILCap.15mg, エブランチルカプセル15, 15mg, KC155

Effects of this medicine

This medicine dilates peripheral vessels and lowers blood pressure by its antagonistic action on alpha-1 receptors. Also, it makes urinating easier by suppressing smooth muscle contraction in the prostate and the urethra, and dilating the urethra.
It is usually used to treat hypertension, and dysuria associated with prostatic hyperplasia and neurogenic bladder.

Before using this medicine, tell your doctor/pharmacist

If you ever experienced any allergic reaction (itch, rash, etc.) to any medicine.
If you are a patient with liver disorder.

If you are pregnant or breastfeeding.

If you are using any other prescription or nonprescription (OTC) medicine. (It is important to reduce the risk of drug interactions.)

Dosage regimen (proper use of this medicine)

Your dosage regimen is:(order of your doctor)

General dosage regimen:
Treatment of essential hypertension, renal hypertension, hypertension associated with pheochromocytoma, for adults, the initial dose is started with 1 capsule (15 mg of the active ingredient) at a time, twice daily, and if the effect is insufficient, the dose will be gradually increased at 1-2 week intervals up to 4 capsules (60 mg) at a time, twice daily, after breakfast and supper. The dosage may be adjusted according to the age or symptoms. Strictly follow the instructions of your doctor/pharmacist.
Treatment of dysuria associated with prostatic hyperplasia, for adults, the initial dose is started with 1 capsule (15 mg of the active ingredient) at a time, twice daily, and if the effect is insufficient, the dose will be gradually increased at 1-2 week intervals up to 2-3 capsules (30-45 mg) at a time, twice daily, after breakfast and supper. The dosage may be adjusted according to the symptoms, however, the maximum daily dosage is 6 capsules (90 mg). Strictly follow the instructions of your doctor/pharmacist.
Treatment of dysuria associated with neurogenic bladder, for adults, the initial dose is started with 1 capsule (15 mg of the active ingredient) at a time, twice daily, and the dose will be gradually increased at 1-2 week intervals up to 2 capsules (30 mg) at a time, twice daily, after breakfast and supper. The dosage may be adjusted according to the age or symptoms, however, the maximum daily dosage is 6 capsules (90 mg). Strictly follow the instructions of your doctor/pharmacist.

Missed dose: Take a dose as soon as possible when you remembered that you missed a dose. However, it is needed to take an interval of 4-5 hours before the next dose. If it is 2-3 hours or less before the next dose, skip the missed dose and continue your regular dosing schedule. DO NOT take double doses to make up for the missed dose.

Overdose: If you took too much of the medicine (more than ordered), check with your doctor/pharmacist.

Others: Do not stop taking the medicine without the instructions of your doctor.

Precautions while using this medicine

You may feel dizziness/stagger due to decreased blood pressure. Do not drive a car, work at heights, or operate dangerous machinery while taking this medicine.

Side effects of this medicine

Common side effects are reported as below. If any of them occurs, check with your doctor/pharmacist: headache, headache dull, dizziness, nausea, vomiting, lightheadedness, stagger, rash, etc.In rare cases, symptoms described below may be the sign of side effects indicated in brackets [ ]. If they occur, stop taking your medicine and check with your doctor immediately.