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Xatral
(alfuzosin)-
In this factsheet:
- How does Xatral work? What will it do for me?
- How should I use Xatral?
- What form(s) does Xatral come in?
- Who should NOT take Xatral?
- What side effects are possible with Xatral?
- Are there any other precautions or warnings for Xatral?
- What other drugs could interact with Xatral?
DIN (Drug Identification Number)
| 02245565 | XATRAL 10MG TABLET (EXTENDED RELEASE) |
How does Xatral work? What will it do for me?
Alfuzosin belongs to a group of medications known as alpha 1A receptor antagonists. It is used to treat the symptoms of enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia or BPH).
Alfuzosin helps to relax the muscles in the prostate and the opening of the bladder. This helps to improve urine flow and decrease symptoms of BPH. Alfuzosin does not slow or stop the progression of enlarged prostate.
Your doctor may have suggested this medication for conditions other than the ones listed in these drug information articles. If you have not discussed this with your doctor or are not sure why you are taking this medication, speak to your doctor. Do not stop taking this medication without consulting your doctor.
Do not give this medication to anyone else, even if they have the same symptoms as you do. It can be harmful for people to take this medication if their doctor has not prescribed it.
How should I use Xatral?
The usual recommended dose is one 10 mg tablet daily, after a meal. The tablet should swallowed whole, not chewed or crushed. It should be taken after the same meal each day.
Many things can affect the dose of a medication that a person needs, such as body weight, other medical conditions, and other medications. If your doctor has recommended a dose different from the ones listed here, do not change the way that you are taking the medication without consulting your doctor.
It is important that this medication be taken on a regular schedule as prescribed by your doctor. If you miss a dose of this medication, check with your health care professional. Do not take a double dose to make up for a missed one.
Do not dispose of medications in wastewater (e.g. down the sink or in the toilet) or in household garbage. Ask your pharmacist how to dispose of medications that are no longer needed or have expired.
What form(s) does Xatral come in?
Each once-daily, prolonged-release, three-layer, round and biconvex tablet, contains alfuzosin HCl 10 mg in a white matrix layer between two inactive yellow layers. Nonmedicinal ingredients: colloidal hydrated silica, ethylcellulose, hydrogenated castor oil, hydroxypropyl methylcellulose (hypromellose), magnesium stearate, mannitol, microcrystalline cellulose, povidone, and yellow ferric oxide.
Some medications may have other generic brands available. Always ask your doctor or pharmacist about the safety of switching between brands of the same medication.
Who should NOT take Xatral?
Alfuzosin should not be taken by anyone who:
- is allergic to alfuzosin or to any of the ingredients of the medication
- has moderate to severe impairment of liver function
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