Flostart Tablet MR
Flostart Tablet MR is an alpha-adrenergic antagonist that is used in the treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia. It helps to relieve symptoms like difficulty in passing urine. However, it does not decrease the size of the prostate.
Flostart Tablet MR
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About This Medicine
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Flostart Tablet MR is an alpha-adrenergic antagonist that is used in the treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia. It helps to relieve symptoms like difficulty in passing urine. However, it does not decrease the size of the prostate.
Flostart Tablet MR is an alpha-adrenergic antagonist that is used in the treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia. It helps to relieve symptoms like difficulty in passing urine. However, it does not decrease the size of the prostate.
Flostart Tablet MR is advised to take it in a dose and duration as per prescription. It may be taken with or without food, but take at the same time regularly. Swallow the medicine as a whole without crushing or chewing it. You should not stop taking the medicine without consulting the doctor as it may lead to the worsening of your symptoms. The course of the treatment should be completed for better efficacy of the medicine.
Use of this medicine can cause some common side effects such as dizziness, backe pain, chest pain, ejaculation disorder, and retrograde ejaculation. If any of the side effects persist or bother you, you must consult the doctor without delay.
Simple lifestyle changes can help you manage your symptoms better. Try to urinate as soon as you feel the urge, however, never strain or push to empty your bladder. You should avoid drinking caffeinated or alcoholic drinks at night and a few hours before going to bed or going out.
Before receiving the treatment, inform your doctor if you are on any medication for any other health condition. If you have to undergo eye surgery due to cataracts or glaucoma then inform your eye doctor about the usage of this medicine. Patients with liver disease must be cautious while receiving the prescription, and they must receive regular follow-ups as per the doctor’s advice.
03Uses
Treatment of Benign prostatic hyperplasia
04How To Use
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Flostart Tablet MR may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
05How It Works
Flostart Tablet MR is an alpha blocker. It works by relaxing the muscles around the bladder exit and prostate gland so urine is passed more easily. This helps empty the bladder completely and reduces the need to pass urine frequently or urgently in BPH.
06What If You Miss A Dose?
Q: What if you forget to take Flostart Tablet MR?
A: If you miss a dose of Flostart Tablet MR, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
07Benefits
In Treatment of Benign prostatic hyperplasia
When your prostate gland becomes enlarged it can cause urinary problems such as difficulty passing urine and a need to go to the toilet frequently or urgently. It can also cause urine flow to be slower. If not treated, there is a risk that your urine flow will be completely blocked. Flostart Tablet MR works by relaxing muscles in the bladder and prostate. So, it can rapidly relieve the symptoms and make it easier for you to urinate. However, it may take up to 6 months to notice the full benefit. Take this medicine exactly as prescribed for maximum benefits.
08Side Effects
Chest pain
Inflammation of the nose
Dizziness
Ejaculation disorder
Headache
Abdominal pain
Back pain
Nausea
Infection
09Safety Information
Alcohol:UNSAFE
Flostart Tablet MR may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol.
Pregnancy:CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Flostart Tablet MR during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding:CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Flostart Tablet MR is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.Flostart Tablet MR is not indicated for use in women.
Driving:SAFE
Flostart Tablet MR does not usually affect your ability to drive.
Kidney:SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Flostart Tablet MR is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Flostart Tablet MR is recommended.However, limited information is available on the use of Flostart Tablet MR in patients with end stage kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.
Liver:CAUTION
Flostart Tablet MR should be used with caution in patients with severe liver disease. Dose adjustment of Flostart Tablet MR may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
10Drug Tips
Flostart Tablet MR helps in relieving the symptoms of enlarged prostate. It does not decrease the size of the prostate.
Flostart Tablet MR must be taken with food.
You will feel better within hours or days of starting the treatment. Full effect is usually seen within 2 weeks.
Flostart Tablet MR may cause dizziness or sleepiness. Do not drive or do anything requiring concentration until you know how it affects you.
If you are scheduled to undergo an eye surgery due to cataract or glaucoma, inform your eye doctor about the usage of Flostart Tablet MR.
Inform your doctor if you have ever been diagnosed with kidney or liver problems.
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