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Aristo Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd

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About Flodart Tablet

Flodart Tablet belongs to the category of medicine called 'alpha-blocker' primarily used to treat benign prostatic hyperplasia - BPH (enlarged prostate), and urinary bladder outlet obstruction. It relaxes the prostate gland’s muscles and urinary bladder neck at the obstruction site, resulting in improved urine flow with reduced BPH symptoms. Flodart Tablet is for use by men only and not indicated for use by women. Flodart Tablet does not cure prostate cancer. Benign prostatic hyperplasia (enlarged prostate gland) is a non-cancerous growth of the prostate gland caused due to overproduction of a hormone called ‘dihydrotestosterone’ in men. As the gland enlarges, it can lead to urinary problems, such as difficulty passing urine and frequent urination. Flodart Tablet helps in getting relief from these symptoms.

Flodart Tablet contains Tamsulosin hydrochloride (alpha-blocker) which primarily treats the enlarged prostate gland leading to urinary problems (like difficulty in passing urine and a frequent urination urge). It is a prodrug, and it gets broken down into its active form (i.e. Tamsulosin) in the gut (intestine). Flodart Tablet makes it easy to pass urine by relaxing the muscles of the prostate gland. Effectively, it improves the symptoms of Benign Hyperplasia Prostate (BPH). 

Take Flodart Tablet as prescribed. The most common side effects of Flodart Tablet are low blood pressure (hypotension), dizziness, drowsiness, reduced sex drive (libido), inability to get an erection (impotence) and tenderness or enlargement of your breasts (in men), sleeplessness, runny nose or ejaculatory problems. These side effects may disappear when you continue to take Flodart Tablet . Although, if these side effects persist, contact the doctor. 

Women or children should not take Flodart Tablet . Please inform your doctor before starting Flodart Tablet if you have low blood pressure, liver/kidney disease, or a history of heart problems. You are also advised to wear a condom while having sexual intercourse, especially when your partner is pregnant, as Flodart Tablet is known to pass in semen. Do not donate blood while taking Flodart Tablet . You can donate blood 6 months after you have taken the last dose of Flodart Tablet . Patients taking Flodart Tablet should be cautioned about driving, operating machinery, or performing hazardous tasks as it can cause drowsiness or dizziness. In rare cases, problems of penis erection, ejaculation, and pain in the penis. So if these symptoms are for a longer time, immediately contact your doctor. 

Uses of Flodart Tablet

Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH)

Directions for Use

Take Flodart Tablet with or without food as directed by your physician. Swallow it as a whole with a glass of water. Do not crush, chew, or break it.

Medicinal Benefits

Flodart Tablet contains tamsulosin (alpha-blocker), primarily used to treat the enlarged prostate gland in the male. It is a prodrug, and it gets broken down into its active form (i.e. Tamsulosin) in the gut. Flodart Tablet  decreases urinary problems, like difficulty in passing urine and a frequent urination urge. Flodart Tablet makes it easy to pass urine by relaxing the muscles around the bladder exit and prostate gland. Effectively, it improves the symptoms of BPH like urine flow, hesitancy, and incomplete bladder emptying. 

Storage

Keep Flodart Tablet out of the sight and reach of children.

Drug Warnings

Flodart Tablet should be taken with caution in people with liver or kidney disease, low blood pressure, prostate cancer history, or allergic to tamsulosin. For better results, Flodart Tablet should be used 30 minutes after a meal. Inform your doctor if you have had a history of heart disease or planning to undergo cataract surgery. During sexual intercourse with your partner, use a condom as Flodart Tablet passes in semen and affects pregnant women and the fetus (unborn child). It is advisable to contact your doctor for advice if you are pregnant or planning to get pregnant before taking Flodart Tablet . Do not donate blood while taking Flodart Tablet . You can donate blood six months after you have taken the last dose of Flodart Tablet . Patients taking Flodart Tablet should be cautioned about driving, operating machinery, or performing hazardous tasks as it can cause drowsiness or dizziness. In rare cases, problems of penis erection, ejaculation, and pain in the penis can occur. So if these symptoms are for a longer time, immediately contact your doctor.

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Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Avoid drinking alcohol, caffeine and fizzy drink. Limit intake of artificial sweeteners.
  • Maintain a healthy lifestyle and exercise regularly so that you do not feel heavy in the abdomen region.
  • Also, drink less water in the evening and before sleeping to have a sound sleep and do not wake up frequently for urination.
  • Any medication which may worsen urinary symptoms (medication for cold and cough) should be avoided.

Side Effects of Flodart Tablet

  • Low blood pressure (hypotension)
  • Dizziness
  • Drowsiness
  • Reduced sex drive (libido)
  • Inability to get an erection (impotence)
  • Tenderness or enlargement of your breasts (in men)
  • Sleeplessness
  • Runny nose
  • Ejaculatory problems

Habit Forming

No

Therapeutic Class

ALPHA BLOCKERS

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FAQs

Flodart Tablet contains tamsulosin (alpha-blocker), which primarily treats the enlarged prostate gland. Flodart Tablet makes it easy to pass urine by relaxing the muscles around the bladder exit and prostate gland. Effectively, it improves the symptoms of BPH like urine flow, hesitancy, and incomplete bladder emptying.

No, Flodart Tablet does not cure benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) permanently but helps relieve the enlarged prostate gland symptoms. For better advice, you should consult your doctor.

Flodart Tablet should not be given to the children below 18 years, and women. Flodart Tablet is recommended for use in male-only. Flodart Tablet should not be given in people with prostate cancer, priapism (persistent painful penile erection unrelated to sexual activity), low blood pressure (hypotension), cataract, and allergic to Flodart Tablet or sulfa drugs.

Intake of Flodart Tablet may cause a sudden drop in your blood pressure leading to orthostatic hypotension. It usually occurs when one suddenly stands from a lying or resting position which may increase the risk of falls.

No, you are advised not to donate blood if you are taking Flodart Tablet . Even if you stop taking Flodart Tablet , wait for at least 6 months and consult your doctor before donating blood.

No, taking any cold or cough medication along with Flodart Tablet should be avoided as it increases the urge to urinate. So, before taking any such medication, please consult your doctor.

It relaxes the muscles around the bladder exit and prostate gland, does help in easy passing of kidney stones.

As it causes smooth muscles of the blood vessels to relax , this vasodilation may cause blocked/stuffy nose.

Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List

  • CLARITHROMYCIN
  • ERYTHROMYCIN
  • DOXYCYCLINE
  • FLUOXETINE
  • PAROXETINE
  • ITRACONAZOLE
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  • ATENOLOL
  • METOPROLOL
  • PRAZOSIN
  • TERAZOSIN
  • DICLOFENAC
  • IBUPROFEN
  • INDOMETHACIN

Special Advise

  • Flodart Tablet is not intended for use as an antihypertensive (blood pressure lowering) drug.
  • Don't stand suddenly from a lying or resting position, as it may increase the risk of falls due to a sudden dip in blood pressure (orthostatic hypotension).

Disease/Condition Glossary

Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH): It is the enlargement of the prostate gland. It is a non-cancerous growth of the prostate gland caused due to overproduction of dihydrotestosterone hormone in men. After age 50, most men develop an enlarged prostate gland putting pressure on the urinary bladder. It leads to restricted or obstructed urine flow, the urge to urinate frequently (especially at night), and the feeling of not emptying the urinary bladder. 

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Alcohol

Caution

Flodart Tablet should not be taken with Flodart Tablet as it may cause low blood pressure (orthostatic hypotension), dizziness, and drowsiness. Keep your doctor informed if you drink alcohol.

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Pregnancy

Unsafe

Flodart Tablet is only for use in male-only and not female.

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Breast Feeding

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Flodart Tablet is only for use in male-only and not female.

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Driving

Caution

Flodart Tablet can make some people feel dizzy, so it may affect your ability to drive or operate machinery safely.

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Liver

Caution

Flodart Tablet should not be taken until prescribed. Regular monitoring of liver function tests is recommended.

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Kidney

Caution

Flodart Tablet should not be taken until prescribed. Regular monitoring of kidney function tests is recommended.

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Children

Unsafe

Flodart Tablet is not recommended for children. The safety and effectiveness of Flodart Tablet have not been established in children due to limited testing of this drug on children by competent authorities worldwide.

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