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Alzocin 10 Tablet PR Substitute

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Composition:

ALFUZOSIN-10MG

Uses:

Benign prostatic hyperplasia (enlarged prostate)

Medicinal Benefits:

Alzocin 10 Tablet PR belongs to the group of medicines called alpha-blockers. Alzocin 10 Tablet PR is used to treat the symptoms of an enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia) in men. Alzocin 10 Tablet PR relieves the symptoms of benign prostatic hyperplasia by blocking the receptors (alpha 1) on the prostate gland, bladder and urethra (urine pipe). Alzocin 10 Tablet PR works by relaxing the muscles of the bladder and prostate; this reduces the narrowing of the urethra. Thereby, helps in relieving the symptoms of benign prostatic hyperplasia and makes it easier to pass urine. Alzocin 10 Tablet PR is used to treat symptoms of benign prostatic hyperplasia such as painful urination, difficulty in urination, excess urination, incomplete urination, leakage of urine, dribbling at the end of the urinary stream, and urgency in urination.

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Alzocin 10 Tablet PR works by relaxing the muscles of the bladder and prostate; this reduces the narrowing of the urethra. Thereby, helps in relieving the symptoms of benign prostatic hyperplasia and making it easier to pass urine.

Dry mouth could be a side-effect of Alzocin 10 Tablet PR. Limiting caffeine intake, avoiding smoking and mouthwashes containing alcohol, drinking water regularly and chewing sugar-free gum/candy might help in stimulating saliva and thereby prevents drying of the mouth.

Diarrhoea might be a side-effect of Alzocin 10 Tablet PR. Drink lots of fluids and eat non-spicy food if you experience diarrhoea. If you find blood in stools (tarry stools) or if you experience severe diarrhoea, consult your doctor. Do not take anti-diarrheal medicine on your own.

Orthostatic hypotension, also known as postural hypotension, could be a side-effect of Alzocin 10 Tablet PR. Postural hypotension is a sudden lowering in blood pressure leading to dizziness on standing. If you experience this, do not try to stand up suddenly or start walking, instead, lie down and get up slowly only when you feel better.

Talk to your doctor before taking Alzocin 10 Tablet PR with anti-fungal medicines such as ketoconazole and itraconazole, and antiretroviral medicines such as ritonavir as they might increase the blood levels of Alzocin 10 Tablet PR.

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