SURVEYOR Health - Drug Interactions and Side Effects of Uroxatral

Drug Interactions and Side Effects of Uroxatral

Uroxatral has 30 Side Effects total
10 are Life Threatening
1 Occur Most Frequently

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Uses of Uroxatral

Uroxatral is also known by the generic name Alfuzosin

USES:
This medication is used to treat the symptoms of a prostate gland condition called BPH (benign prostatic hyperplasia, also known as enlarged prostate). It is an alpha blocker that works by relaxing the muscles in the bladder neck and prostate. Relaxing these muscles leads to relief of symptoms of BPH such as the feeling of needing to urinate frequently or urgently, difficulty in beginning the flow of urine, weak stream, and the need to urinate during the middle of the night.

This medication should not be used to treat high blood pressure.

Uroxatral has 10 Life Threatening (Critical) Side Effects

Critical Seriousness - Acute Infection of the Nose, Throat or Sinus - Upper Respiratory Infection is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Uroxatral

Critical Seriousness - Atrial Fibrillation is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Uroxatral

Critical Seriousness - Bronchitis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Uroxatral

Critical Seriousness - Chest Pain is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Uroxatral

Critical Seriousness - Continued Painful Erection - Priapism is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Uroxatral

Critical Seriousness - Fast Heartbeat - Tachyarrhythmia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Uroxatral

Critical Seriousness - Giant Hives - Angioedema is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Uroxatral

Critical Seriousness - Inflammation of the Liver with Stoppage of Bile Flow - Cholestatic Hepatitis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Uroxatral

Critical Seriousness - Intraoperative Floppy Iris Syndrome is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Uroxatral

Critical Seriousness - Prolonged Q-T Interval on EKG - Prolonged QT Interval is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Uroxatral

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Uroxatral has 1 Most Frequently Occurring Side Effects

Dizzy - Dizziness is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Uroxatral Click for a searchable interactive map of all Side Effects associated with Uroxatral

Uroxatral Drug-Drug Interactions

Uroxatral has interactions of severe seriousness with 33 drug(s):

Uroxatral has 1 severe interactions with Amoxicil-Clarithromy-Lansopraz. Click here to see them

Uroxatral has 1 severe interactions with Atazanavir. Click here to see them

Uroxatral has 1 severe interactions with Biaxin. Click here to see them

Uroxatral has 1 severe interactions with Biaxin Xl. Click here to see them

Uroxatral has 1 severe interactions with Biaxin Xl Pak. Click here to see them

Uroxatral has 1 severe interactions with Clarithromycin. Click here to see them

Uroxatral has 1 severe interactions with Crixivan. Click here to see them

Uroxatral has 1 severe interactions with Fortovase. Click here to see them

Uroxatral has 1 severe interactions with Fosamprenavir. Click here to see them

Uroxatral has 1 severe interactions with Indinavir. Click here to see them

Uroxatral has 1 severe interactions with Invirase. Click here to see them

Uroxatral has 1 severe interactions with Itraconazole. Click here to see them

Uroxatral has 1 severe interactions with Kaletra. Click here to see them

Uroxatral has 1 severe interactions with Ketek. Click here to see them

Uroxatral has 1 severe interactions with Ketek Pak. Click here to see them

Uroxatral has 1 severe interactions with Ketoconazole. Click here to see them

Uroxatral has 1 severe interactions with Lexiva. Click here to see them

Uroxatral has 1 severe interactions with Lopinavir-Ritonavir. Click here to see them

Uroxatral has 1 severe interactions with Nefazodone. Click here to see them

Uroxatral has 1 severe interactions with Nelfinavir. Click here to see them

Uroxatral has 1 severe interactions with Nizoral. Click here to see them

Uroxatral has 1 severe interactions with Norvir. Click here to see them

Uroxatral has 1 severe interactions with Norvir Soft Gelatin. Click here to see them

Uroxatral has 1 severe interactions with Prevpac. Click here to see them

Uroxatral has 1 severe interactions with Reyataz. Click here to see them

Uroxatral has 1 severe interactions with Ritonavir. Click here to see them

Uroxatral has 1 severe interactions with Saquinavir. Click here to see them

Uroxatral has 1 severe interactions with Saquinavir Mesylate. Click here to see them

Uroxatral has 1 severe interactions with Serzone. Click here to see them

Uroxatral has 1 severe interactions with Sporanox. Click here to see them

Uroxatral has 1 severe interactions with Sporanox Pulsepak. Click here to see them

Uroxatral has 1 severe interactions with Telithromycin. Click here to see them

Uroxatral has 1 severe interactions with Viracept. Click here to see them

Uroxatral has interactions of serious seriousness with 39 drug(s).

Uroxatral has interactions of moderate seriousness with 148 drug(s).

Uroxatral has interactions of unknown seriousness with 0 drug(s).

Uroxatral has 13 Condition Contraindications

If you have any of these Conditions then you should carefully evaluate the risks of taking Uroxatral.

Uroxatral Oral Contraindications
(grouped by decreasing seriouosness level)

Absolute Contraindications

Acute Angina Pectoris - Acute Attack of Severe Constricting Chest Pain is a contraindication of Uroxatral.

Micturition Syncope - Fainting During Urination is a contraindication of Uroxatral.

Progressive Angina Pectoris - Worsening Angina Pectoris is a contraindication of Uroxatral.

Severe Hepatic Disease - Severe Liver Disease is a contraindication of Uroxatral.

Relative Contraindications

Disease of Liver - Liver Problems is a contraindication of Uroxatral.

Orthostatic Hypotension - Blood Pressure Drop Upon Standing is a contraindication of Uroxatral.

Prolonged QT Interval - Prolonged Q-T Interval on EKG is a contraindication of Uroxatral.

Torsades de Pointes - Very Rapid Heartbeat - Torsades de Pointes is a contraindication of Uroxatral.

Contraindication Warnings

Cataract Surgery is a contraindication of Uroxatral.

Congenital Long QT Syndrome - Abnormal EKG with QT changes from Birth is a contraindication of Uroxatral.

Hypotension - Abnormally Low Blood Pressure is a contraindication of Uroxatral.

Intraoperative Floppy Iris Syndrome is a contraindication of Uroxatral.

Severe Renal Disease - Serious Kidney Problems is a contraindication of Uroxatral.

Uroxatral has 2 related brands and strengths:

Alfuzosin Er 10 Mg 24 Hr Tab Uroxatral 10 Mg 24 Hr Tab

Uroxatral - Symptoms of overdose may include
fainting, irregular heartbeat.

Contact poison control
If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. US residents can call the US national poison hotline at 1-800-222-1222. Canadian residents should call their local poison control center directly.