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Composition :

SILODOSIN-8MG

Manufacturer/Marketer :

Intas Pharmaceuticals Ltd

Consume Type :

ORAL

Return Policy :

Not Returnable

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About Silotime 8 Tablet

Silotime 8 Tablet belongs to the group of medicines called 'alpha-blockers' used to treat the symptoms of an enlarged prostate gland (benign prostatic hyperplasia - BPH) in men. Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) is a condition in which there is an enlargement of the prostate gland due to the multiplication of the cells mostly in men above 50 years of age. The growth of the prostate gland is non-cancerous in nature.

Silotime 8 Tablet contains ‘Silodosin’ that works by blocking the receptors (alpha 1) located in the prostate, bladder and urethra (urine pipe), thereby relaxes the muscles of the bladder and prostate gland. This help in relieving the symptoms of benign prostatic hyperplasia and makes it easier to pass water, thereby increasing urine output and flow. 

You are advised to take Silotime 8 Tablet for as long as your doctor has prescribed it for you, depending on your medical condition. In some cases, Silotime 8 Tablet may cause common side-effects such as ejaculation disorders (orgasm with reduced or no sperm), dizziness, diarrhoea, stuffy nose (nasal congestion), and orthostatic hypotension (sudden lowering in blood pressure leading to dizziness on standing). Most of these side effects do not require medical attention and will resolve gradually over time. However, you are advised to talk to your doctor if you experience these side effects persistently.

Inform your doctor if you have low blood pressure, liver or kidney disease. Silotime 8 Tablet is intended for use in men only; women should not take Silotime 8 Tablet , especially pregnant or breastfeeding women. Silotime 8 Tablet should not be given to children as safety and efficacy have not been established. Silotime 8 Tablet may cause dizziness, so drive with caution. Avoid or limit alcohol consumption along with Silotime 8 Tablet as it could lead to increased dizziness. Inform your doctor about your health condition and medications to rule out any side-effects.

Uses of Silotime 8 Tablet

Benign prostatic hyperplasia (enlarged prostate).

Directions for Use

Take Silotime 8 Tablet with food. Swallow Silotime 8 Tablet as a whole with water; do not crush or break it. Your doctor will advise for how long you need to take Silotime 8 Tablet depending upon your medical condition.

Medicinal Benefits

Silotime 8 Tablet belongs to the group of medicines called alpha-blockers used to treat the symptoms of an enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia) mostly in men above 50 years of age. Silotime 8 Tablet works by blocking the receptors (alpha 1) located in the prostate, bladder and urethra (urine pipe), thereby relaxes the muscles of the bladder and prostate gland. This help in relieving the symptoms of benign prostatic hyperplasia and makes it easier to pass water, thereby increasing urine output and flow. 

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Side Effects of Silotime 8 Tablet

  • Ejaculation disorders (orgasm with reduced or no sperm)
  • Dizziness
  • Diarrhoea
  • Stuffy nose (nasal congestion)
  • Orthostatic hypotension (sudden lowering in blood pressure leading to dizziness on standing)

Drug Warnings

Do not take Silotime 8 Tablet if you are allergic to Silodosin, any alpha 1 blockers or any of the components in Silotime 8 Tablet . Inform your doctor if you have low blood pressure, liver or kidney disease. Talk to your doctor before taking Silotime 8 Tablet if you are undergoing eye surgery (cataract surgery) as cases of intraoperative floppy iris syndrome (IFIS) have been found in some cases. Silotime 8 Tablet is intended for use in men only; women should not take Silotime 8 Tablet , especially pregnant or breastfeeding women. Silotime 8 Tablet should not be given to children as safety and efficacy have not been established. Silotime 8 Tablet may cause dizziness, so drive only if you are alert. Avoid or limit alcohol consumption along with Silotime 8 Tablet as it could lead to increased dizziness.

Drug-Drug Interactions

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SilodosinRitonavir
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SilodosinIndinavir
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SilodosinRitonavir
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How does the drug interact with Silotime 8 Tablet:
Coadministration of Silotime 8 Tablet with Ritonavir can significantly increase the blood levels and effects of Silotime 8 Tablet, and this may cause low blood pressure and increase heart rate, especially when you rise from a sitting or lying position.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Ritonavir and Silotime 8 Tablet together is not recommended, but it can be taken if prescribed by a doctor. If you notice any of these signs - like dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, headache, flushing, nasal congestion, heart palpitation-call a doctor right away. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.
SilodosinIndinavir
Critical
How does the drug interact with Silotime 8 Tablet:
Coadministration of Silotime 8 Tablet with Indinavir may significantly increase the blood levels and effects of Silotime 8 Tablet, this may cause blood pressure to fall excessively and heart rate to increase, especially when you rise from a sitting or lying position.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Silotime 8 Tablet with Indinavir together is not recommended s it can possibly result in an interaction, but it can be taken if a doctor has advised it. However, consult a doctor immediately if you experience any symptoms such as dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, headache, flushing, nasal congestion, or heart palpitation. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
SilodosinItraconazole
Critical
How does the drug interact with Silotime 8 Tablet:
Coadministration of Itraconazole with Silotime 8 Tablet can increase the blood levels and effects of Silotime 8 Tablet, which may lead to side effects including extremely low blood pressure and increased heart rate.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Itraconazole with Silotime 8 Tablet together is not recommended as it can possibly result in an interaction, but it can be taken if a doctor has advised it. However, consult a doctor immediately if you experience any symptoms such as dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, headache, flushing, nasal congestion, or heart palpitation. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
SilodosinVoriconazole
Critical
How does the drug interact with Silotime 8 Tablet:
Co-administration of Silotime 8 Tablet together with Voriconazole, may significantly increase the blood levels and effects of Silotime 8 Tablet which may lead to side effects.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Voriconazole and Silotime 8 Tablet is not recommended, but it can be taken if prescribed by a doctor. If you experience dizziness, headache, heart palpitation-call a doctor right away. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.
SilodosinAtazanavir
Critical
How does the drug interact with Silotime 8 Tablet:
Co-administration of Atazanavir and Silotime 8 Tablet together can increase the effectiveness of Silotime 8 Tablet which may lead to side effects including extremely low blood pressure, increased heart rate.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Atazanavir and Silotime 8 Tablet together is not recommended as it can result in an interaction, but it can be taken if a doctor has advised it. However, if you experience any symptoms such as dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, headache, flushing, nasal congestion, or heart palpitation, consult a doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
SilodosinTelithromycin
Critical
How does the drug interact with Silotime 8 Tablet:
Co-administration of Telithromycin and Silotime 8 Tablet together can increase the effect of Silotime 8 Tablet which may lead to side effects like extremely low blood pressure and increased heart rate.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Telithromycin and Silotime 8 Tablet together is not recommended, but it can be taken if prescribed by a doctor. If you notice any of these signs like dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, headache, flushing, nasal congestion, heart palpitation, call a doctor right away. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.
SilodosinCobicistat
Critical
How does the drug interact with Silotime 8 Tablet:
Co-administration of Cobicistat and Silotime 8 Tablet together can increase the effect of Silotime 8 Tablet which may lead to side effects including extremely low blood pressure, increased heart rate.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Cobicistat with Silotime 8 Tablet together is not recommended as it can possibly result in an interaction, but it can be taken if a doctor has advised it. However, consult a doctor immediately if you experience any symptoms such as dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, headache, flushing, nasal congestion, or heart palpitation. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
SilodosinNelfinavir
Critical
How does the drug interact with Silotime 8 Tablet:
Coadministration of Nelfinavir and Silotime 8 Tablet can increase the effect of Silotime 8 Tablet which may lead to side effects including extremely low blood pressure, increased heart rate.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Nelfinavir and Silotime 8 Tablet together is not recommended but it can be taken if prescribed by a doctor. If you notice any of these signs - like dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, headache, flushing, nasal congestion, heart palpitation-call a doctor right away. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.
SilodosinCeritinib
Critical
How does the drug interact with Silotime 8 Tablet:
Co-administration of Ceritinib and Silotime 8 Tablet together can increase the effect of Silotime 8 Tablet and increase the risk for side effects.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Silotime 8 Tablet and Ceritinib together is not recommended as it can possibly result in an interaction, but it can be taken if a doctor has advised it. However, consult a doctor immediately if you experience any symptoms such as dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, headache, flushing, nasal congestion, or heart palpitation. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
SilodosinBoceprevir
Critical
How does the drug interact with Silotime 8 Tablet:
Co-administration of Boceprevir and Silotime 8 Tablet together can increase the effect of Silotime 8 Tablet which may lead to side effects including extremely low blood pressure, increased heart rate.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Boceprevir and Silotime 8 Tablet together is not recommended as it can possibly result in an interaction, but it can be taken if a doctor has advised it. However, consult a doctor immediately if you experience any symptoms such as dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, headache, flushing, nasal congestion, or heart palpitation. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.

Drug-Food Interactions

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Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Urinate as soon as you feel the urge.
  • Avoid excess caffeine and alcohol consumption.
  • Maintain a healthy diet and exercise regularly.
  • Practice kegel exercises to strengthen pelvic muscles.
  • Reduce stress levels by doing yoga or meditation. Nervousness can increase the frequency of urination.

Habit Forming

No

Therapeutic Class

BPH AGENTS

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FAQs

Silotime 8 Tablet works by blocking the receptors (alpha 1) on the prostate gland, bladder and urethra (urine pipe), thereby relaxing the muscles of the bladder and prostate—this help in relieving the symptoms of benign prostatic hyperplasia and makes it easier to pass urine.

Silotime 8 Tablet may cause dizziness and drowsiness in rare cases. So, drive only if you are alert and avoid driving and operating machinery if you feel dizzy or drowsy.

Silotime 8 Tablet may affect fertility as it causes ejaculation disorders such as retrograde ejaculation (orgasm with less or no semen) and anejaculation (inability to ejaculate semen). However, this is a temporary effect as is reversible on discontinuation of Silotime 8 Tablet . Talk to your doctor if you have any concerns.

Diarrhoea might be a side-effect of Silotime 8 Tablet . Drink lots of fluids and eat non-spicy food if you experience diarrhoea. If you find blood in stools (tarry stools) or if you experience excess diarrhoea, consult your doctor. Do not take anti-diarrheal medicine on your own.

Orthostatic hypotension could be a side-effect of Silotime 8 Tablet . Orthostatic hypotension is a sudden lowering in blood pressure leading to dizziness on standing. If you experience this, do not try to stand up suddenly or start walking, instead lie down and get up slowly only when you feel better. People taking Silotime 8 Tablet are advised to regularly monitor their blood pressure levels to avoid such unpleasant events.

Do not take Silotime 8 Tablet after expiry. Expiry refers to the last date the manufacturer guarantees the potency (strength) of the medicine. Check the expiry date regularly and dispose of the medicine properly post expiry date.

Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List

  • TADALAFIL
  • SILDENAFIL
  • TAMSULOSIN
  • METOPROLOL
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  • VERAMAPIL
  • DILTIAZEM
  • CLARITHROMYCIN
  • ERYTHROMYCIN

Special Advise

If you have had cataract surgery, let your doctor know before taking Silotime 8 Tablet as it may affect the pupil of the eye during cataract surgery. In some cases, intraoperative floppy iris syndrome (IFIS) has been found.

Disease/Condition Glossary

Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH): The prostate is a small, muscular gland in the male reproductive system which surrounds the urethra. Benign prostatic hyperplasia is a condition in which there is an enlargement of the prostate gland which occurs due to the multiplication of the cells. This causes the prostate gland to swell, which leads to the squeezing of the urethra and limits the urine flow. The symptoms of benign prostatic hyperplasia include painful urination, difficulty in urination, excess urination, incomplete urination, leakage of urine, dribbling at the end of the urinary stream, and urgency in urination. An enlarged prostate is a normal condition in older men due to changes in male sex hormones.

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