SILOFAST D 8MG CAPSULE is a combination of Dutasteride and Silodosin, which belong to the group of medicines called 5-Alpha reductase inhibitors and Alpha-1 blockers, separately. SILOFAST D 8MG CAPSULE is used to manage signs and symptoms of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) in men with an enlarged prostate to improve symptoms and reduce the risk of acute urinary retention (complete blockage of urine flow) or the need for BPH-related surgery. Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) is a condition when an enlarged prostate gland causes uncomfortable urinary symptoms, such as blocking the flow of urine out of the bladder.
Silodosin is an alpha-1 blocker that helps improve the flow of urination by relaxing the smooth muscles of the bladder and prostate. Dutasteride is a 5-alpha reductase inhibitor that reduces the production of a stress hormone called dihydrotestosterone, which is responsible for causing prostate enlargement, by inhibiting the activity of an intracellular enzyme called 5-alpha reductase. Collectively, they shrink the size of an enlarged prostate and improve the flow of urine, as well as the symptoms of BPH in men.
Safety & Precautions
- Before taking SILOFAST D 8MG CAPSULE, inform your doctor if you have low blood pressure or liver, kidney, or heart disease as a precaution.
- Women who are pregnant or can become pregnant should not handle the leaked medicine, as it may cause serious harm to the baby.
- Men being treated with SILOFAST D 8MG CAPSULE should not donate blood for at least 6 months after their last dose, to prevent the exposure of the medicine to pregnant women via blood transfusion.
- Avoid consumption of alcohol while taking SILOFAST D 8MG CAPSULE, as it may lower your blood pressure.
- It is not recommended for use in children or adolescents younger than 18 years of age.
Side Effects
The most common side effects of taking SILOFAST D 8MG CAPSULES are:
- orgasm with reduced or no semen.
- Trouble getting or keeping an erection (impotence).
- A decrease in sex drive (libido).
- Ejaculation problems.
- Enlarged or painful breasts.
- dizziness, and low blood pressure while standing up from a sitting or lying position.
Stop taking SILOFAST D 8MG CAPSULE and contact your doctor immediately if you experience any of the following side effects:
- Signs of allergic reactions (such as swelling of the eyelids, face or throat
- Difficulty in breathing
- Feeling faint, itchy skin or hives, arms, or legs
