Siliostru D Strip Of 10 Capsules
Siliostru D Strip Of 10 Capsules Description
Siliostru-D tablet is used for the treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) in men with an enlarged prostate gland. It is a condition that occurs majorly in elderly men characterised by discom
fort and disturbed urine flow. Siliostru-D has dutasteride and sildosin as its active ingredients. This medicine helps in easing the symptoms of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) like difficulty in passing urine, frequent urination, increased frequency of urination at night or inability to empty the bladder. Sildosin acts by relaxing the smooth muscles, resulting in the improvement in urine flow, while dutasteride acts by reducing the size of the prostate gland. Take this medicine as advised by your doctor and in doses and duration as prescribed.
Product Summary
Offer Price | ₹180.68 |
You Save | ₹77.44 (30% on MRP) |
Contains | Silodosin(8.0 Mg) + Dutasteride(0.5 Mg) |
Uses | Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia in men |
Side effects | Dizziness, decrease in sex drive, stuff nose, low blood pressure, headache |
Therapy | DRUGS FOR BENIGN PROSTATIC HYPERPLASIA |
Uses of Siliostru D Strip Of 10 Capsules
Contraindications of Siliostru D Strip Of 10 Capsules
- If you are allergic to silodosin, dutasteride or any other ingredient of this medicine.
- If you suffer from a severe disorder of the liver or kidneys.
- If you are a female or a child.
- If you are taking medicines like ketoconazole, itraconazole, ritonavir or cyclosporine.
Side effects of Siliostru D Strip Of 10 Capsules
- Diarrhoea
- Dizziness
- Low blood pressure
- Stuffy or runny nose
- Decrease in sex drive
- Headache
- Problem in ejaculation
Precautions and Warnings of Siliostru D Strip Of 10 Capsules
Pregnancy
Breast Feeding
Driving
Alcohol
Other General Warnings
- You suffer from low or high blood pressure.
- You suffer from any eye disorder or planning to get eye surgery.
- You suffer from any heart diseases.
- You have any fungal or viral infection.
- You are taking medicines for lowering immunity.
- You have prostate cancer.
- You may experience problems in ejaculation, which will get back to normal once this medicine is stopped.
- This medicine should not be used by women or children.
Mode of Action of Siliostru D Strip Of 10 Capsules
How Does It Work?
- Sildosin works by relaxing the smooth muscles, which facilitates the flow of urine and relieves the discomfort due to the enlarged prostate gland.
- Dutasteride blocks the conversion of testosterone into DHT (dihydrotestosterone). DHT is responsible for male characteristics. Thus, inhibiting the conversion further reduces the size of the enlarged prostate gland....
- Together, both these medicines help in controlling the symptoms of benign prostatic hyperplasia in men.
Directions for Use of Siliostru D Strip Of 10 Capsules
- Take this medication as whole with a glass of water with meal to reduce adverse effects.
- Take it as advised by doctor at prescribed dose and duration, perferably at same time daily.
Interactions of Siliostru D Strip Of 10 Capsules
Interactions with other medicines
- Antifungal medicines such as ketoconazole, itraconazole, immunosuppressant medicine such as cyclosporine and antiviral medicine such as ritonavir should be avoided with Siliostru-D tablet.
- Concomitant use of blood pressure medicines should be done with caution, as it may lead to excessive lowering of blood pressure.
- Discuss with your doctor any other medicines, herbal preparations and supplements you are taking currently to avoid interactions.
Storage and disposal of Siliostru D Strip Of 10 Capsules
- Keep this medicine out of the sight and reach of children and pets.
- Do not store it above 25°C.
- Do not throw the expired or damaged medication via household waste of wastewater. Ask your pharmacist about the proper disposal of medicines no longer required.
Dosage of Siliostru D Strip Of 10 Capsules
Overdose
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Content Details
Dr. Mansi Savla
B. Pharm, PharmD
Dr. Ritu Budania
MBBS, MD (Pharmacology)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q: Can Siliostru-D tablet cause lower rate of blood pressure?
Q: Should I reduce my water intake to relieve frequent urge of urination while on Siliostru-D?
Q: Can I donate blood if I am taking Siliostru-D tablet?
References
- SILOFAST D Tablets [Internet]. CiplaMed. 2021 [cited 24 September 2021]
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- Drugs H. Silodosin: MedlinePlus Drug Information [Internet]. Medlineplus.gov. 2021 [cited 24 September 2021]
- Drugs H. Dutasteride: MedlinePlus Drug Information [Internet]. Medlineplus.gov. 2021 [cited 24 September 2021]
- Dutasteride 0.5 mg capsules, soft - Summary of Product Characteristics (SmPC) - (emc) [Internet]. Medicines.org.uk. 2021 [cited 24 September 2021]
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