alfuzin d 10mg/0.5mg tablet er
What is alfuzin d 10mg/0.5mg tablet er used for?
Alfugress-D Tablet SR (Alfuzosin + Dutasteride) is used to treat UROLOGY. It contains Alfuzosin (10mg) + Dutasteride (0.5mg), which Alfuzosin: Blocks alpha-1 adrenoceptors in prostate/bladder neck; Dutasteride: I. Always consult your doctor before use. Take as prescribed.
- Generic Name: Alfuzosin + Dutasteride
- Manufacturer: Astonea Labs Private Limited
- Form: Allopathy
- Pregnancy Category: A
- Prescription Required: Yes
๐ alfuzin d 10mg/0.5mg tablet er Uses & Benefits
Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH)
Off-label uses: Male pattern baldness (dutasteride alone)
๐ Drug Information
| Generic Name(s) | Alfuzosin + Dutasteride |
| Brand Name | Alfugress-D Tablet SR |
| Manufacturer | Astonea Labs Private Limited |
| Packaging / Form | Varies by brand (Allopathy) |
| Therapeutic Class | UROLOGY |
| Action Class | Alpha-1 adrenergic blocker + 5-alpha-reductase inhibitor |
| Route of Administration | Oral |
| Storage | Store at 20-25ยฐC, protect from light and moisture |
| Shelf Life | As per manufacturer |
๐ฌ Pharmacology (PK/PD)
Pharmacokinetics
How It Works
Alfuzosin: Blocks alpha-1 adrenoceptors in prostate/bladder neck; Dutasteride: Inhibits 5-alpha-reductase, reducing DHT
Mechanism Steps
๐ก How to Take alfuzin d 10mg/0.5mg tablet er
Follow your doctor's prescription exactly.
โ ๏ธ Side Effects of alfuzin d 10mg/0.5mg tablet er
โ Common Side Effects
- Dizziness
- Headache
- Fatigue
- Nasopharyngitis
- Decreased libido
- Erectile dysfunction
- Ejaculation disorders
๐จ Serious Side Effects
- Orthostatic hypotension
- Syncope
- Priapism
- Breast cancer (rare)
โ ๏ธ Rare Side Effects
- Angioedema
- Hepatotoxicity
- Depression
Consult your doctor if you experience any unusual symptoms.
๐ฌ Drug Interactions
| โ ๏ธ Drug | Severity | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| Ketoconazole | Major | Increased alfuzosin/dutasteride levels |
| Warfarin | Moderate | Increased INR |
| Cimetidine | Moderate | Increased dutasteride levels |
๐จ Major Interactions
- CYP3A4 inhibitors (ketoconazole, ritonavir)
- Other alpha-blockers
- Antihypertensives
โก Moderate Interactions
- Cimetidine
- Warfarin
- CYP3A4 inducers
โน๏ธ Minor Interactions
- Digoxin
- Theophylline
๐ฝ๏ธ Food Interactions
Alfuzosin: Food increases absorption; Dutasteride: No significant effect
๐ท Alcohol Interaction
May increase hypotension risk
๐ก๏ธ Safety & Warnings
๐ซ Contraindications
Hypersensitivity, severe hepatic impairment, orthostatic hypotension, women/children
๐ Monitoring Parameters
Blood pressure, prostate-specific antigen (PSA), liver function
๐คฑ Lactation Safety
Not recommended; Dutasteride excreted in breast milk
๐ Overdose Management
Symptomatic and supportive; hypotension treatment
โฐ Missed Dose
Take as soon as remembered; skip if near next dose
๐จโโ๏ธ Reviewed by Expert
โญ User Reviews
Good quality medicine. Satisfied with the outcome.
Effective and reliable. Worked as expected.
Good quality medicine. Satisfied with the outcome.
Good quality medicine. Satisfied with the outcome.
Effective and reliable. Worked as expected.