Uroxatral
Developed to mitigate bladder neck resistance to support peak urinary stream and alleviate voiding difficulties.
- Categories
- Prostate Health · Bladder Health
- Active ingredient
- Alfuzosin
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Tablet
- Strengths
- 10mg
You will receive a quality generic equivalent of Uroxatral, depending on stock.
Prescription and consultation requirements for Uroxatral vary by destination and are determined by the fulfilment partner.
Uroxatral details
- Condition
- Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia
- Alternative names
- alfuzosin
- Therapeutic class
- Alpha-1 Adrenergic Receptor Antagonist
- Pharmacological class
- Alpha-Blocker
- Known off-label uses
- ureteral stone passage
- Minor side effects
- dizziness; headache; fatigue
- Moderate side effects
- orthostatic hypotension; nasal congestion; dyspepsia
- Dosage forms
- Tablet
- Administration route
- Oral use
- Supply category
- Prescription-only medicine (POM)
- Originator
- Sanofi-Aventis
- Onset Time
- 1–2 hours
- Duration
- 24 hours
- Storage instructions
- Store below 25°C.
- Drug interactions
- Ketoconazole; Sildenafil; Antihypertensives
- Age restrictions
- Approved for adult men.
- Pregnancy and breastfeeding
- TGA Category B: Not indicated for female use. Breastfeeding: Not applicable.
Contraindications
severe hepatic impairment; concurrent strong CYP3A4 inhibitors; history of orthostatic hypotension
Serious side effects
severe syncope, requires immediate medical attention; priapism, requires immediate medical attention
Patient summary
developed to mitigate bladder neck resistance to support peak urinary stream and alleviate voiding difficulties.
Mechanism of action
Selectively blocks alpha-1 receptors in the lower urinary tract, relaxing smooth muscles in the prostate capsule and bladder neck.
What you will receive
Uroxatral is the originator brand name, made by Sanofi-Aventis. We use it to identify the medicine and are not affiliated with Sanofi-Aventis.
- The fulfilment partner confirms whether the exact brand or an equivalent containing Alfuzosin is offered.
- The offered brand, manufacturer and dispatch location depend on the product, destination and partner warehouse.
- Check the final product details at checkout before confirming an order.