Taking UROXATRAL
Take UROXATRAL exactly as prescribed by your doctor. UROXATRAL is typically prescribed
as a once-daily 10-mg tablet. UROXATRAL can safely be administered in elderly patients
and patients with ischemic heart disease, diabetes or hypertension.
Some helpful suggestions on taking UROXATRAL:
UROXATRAL should be taken immediately after the same meal each day
Do not take the tablet on an empty stomach. UROXATRAL tablets should be swallowed
whole. Do not chew, crush or split the tablet
If you miss a dose of UROXATRAL call your doctor or pharmacist
If you take too much UROXATRAL call your local poison control center or emergency
room right away
Before taking UROXATRAL, tell your doctor:
If you have liver problems
If you have kidney problems
If you or any family members have a rare heart condition known as congenital prolongation
of the QT interval
About all the medicines you take, including prescription and non-prescription medicines,
vitamins and herbal supplements
If you have experienced low blood pressure, especially after taking another medicine
If you have a heart problem called angina
Do NOT take UROXATRAL if you:
Have liver problems
Are taking antifungal drugs like ketoconazole
Are taking HIV drugs called protease inhibitors
Are already taking an alpha-blocker either for high blood pressure or prostate problems
Are a woman
Are a child under the age of 18
Are allergic to alfuzosin, the active ingredient in UROXATRAL or any of the other
ingredients in UROXATRAL (see full prescribing information for a complete list of
ingredients in UROXATRAL)