Mictrol may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol.
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Mictrol is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Mictrol is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
SAFE
Mictrol does not usually affect your ability to drive.
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Mictrol is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Mictrol is recommended.
However, limited information is available on the use of Mictrol in patients with end stage kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.
CAUTION
Mictrol should be used with caution in patients with severe liver disease. Dose adjustment of Mictrol may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Medicine Overview of Mictrol 0.4mg Capsule
Introduction
Mictrol is an alpha adrenergic antagonist that is used in the treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia. It helps to relieve symptoms like difficulty in passing urine. However, it does not decrease the size of the prostate.
Mictrol is advised to tak ... Show more
Uses of Mictrol
Benign prostatic hyperplasia
Side effects of Mictrol
Common
Retrograde ejaculation
Dizziness
Nasal congestion (stuffy nose)
How to use Mictrol
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Mictrol is to be taken with food.
How Mictrol works
Mictrol is an alpha blocker. It works by relaxing the muscles around the bladder exit and prostate gland so urine is passed more easily. This helps empty the bladder completely and reduces the need to pass urine frequently or urgently in BPH.
What if you forget to take Mictrol?
If you miss a dose of Mictrol, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
Quick Tips
Veltam 0.4 Tablet MR helps in relieving the symptoms of enlarged prostate. It does not decrease the size of the prostate.
Veltam 0.4 Tablet MR must be taken with food.
You will feel better within hours or days of starting the treatment. Full effect is usually seen within 2 weeks.
Veltam 0.4 Tablet MR may cause dizziness or sleepiness. Do not drive or do anything requiring concentration until you know how it affects yo ... Show more
If you are scheduled to undergo an eye surgery due to cataract or glaucoma, inform your eye doctor about the usage of Veltam 0.4 Tablet MR.
Inform your doctor if you have ever been diagnosed with kidney or liver problems.
Brief Description
Indication
Benign prostatic hyperplasia
Administration
Prolonged release tab: May be taken with or without food. Swallow whole, do not chew/crush.
Cap: Should be taken with food. Take ½ hr following the s ... Show more
Adult Dose
Oral
Benign prostatic hyperplasia
Adult: 1 (400mcg) capsule once daily. If response is inadequate after 2-4 weeks, may be increased to 800 mcg once ... Show more
Renal Dose
Renal impairment
CrCl ?10 mL/min: Dosage adjustment not necessary
CrCl <10 mL/min: Not studied
Contraindication
Hypersensitivity to sulfonamide, severe hepatic impairment, lactation. History of orthostatic hypotension.
Mode of Action
Tamsulosin is a selective alpha1 adrenoreceptor-blocking agent. Smooth muscle tone is mediated by the sympathetic nervous stimulation of alpha1 adreno ... Show more
Precaution
Hypersensitivity to Tamsulosin Hydrochloride. A history of orthostatic hypotension; severe hepatic insufficiency. As with other alpha1 blockers, a red ... Show more
Side Effect
>10%
Headache (19-21%),Orthostatic hypotension (6-19%),Rhinitis (13-18%),Abnormal ejaculation (8-18%),Dizziness (15-17%),Arthralgia (11%),Infection ( ... Show more
Interaction
Increased plasma concentration w/ strong CYP3A4 inhibitors (e.g. ketoconazole). Moderate CYP3A4 inhibitors (e.g. erythromycin), strong (e.g. paroxetin ... Show more
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