IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION for UROXATRAL
Please see full Important Safety Information below and accompanying Prescribing Information.
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Preparing for Your Doctor Visit:
Create Your Custom Doctor Discussion Guide
A little preparation before visiting your doctor to discuss your benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) symptoms can make the
visit much more productive. The questions below will help you start a discussion
with your doctor and provide the information he or she may need to make a more accurate
diagnosis and create the best management strategy for you. Enter your answers in
the spaces provided and print a copy to bring with you to your next appointment.
Common Questions Your Doctor May Ask
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and for the purpose of completing this form only.
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Do you experience any of the following symptoms (check all that apply)?
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How often do you get up at night to urinate?
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Does the frequent or urgent need to urinate interfere with your normal daily activities?
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Questions to Ask Your Doctor
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Patient Information
UROXATRAL®
(Alfuzosin hydrochloride
extended-release tablets)
Read the Patient Information that comes with UROXATRAL before you start using it
and each time you get a refill. There may be new information. This leaflet does
not take the place of talking with your doctor about your condition or your treatment.
You and your doctor should talk about all your medicines, including UROXATRAL, now
and at your regular checkups.
What is the most important information I should know about UROXATRAL?
UROXATRAL can cause:
- a sudden drop in blood pressure, especially when you start treatment. This may lead
to fainting, dizziness, or lightheadedness. Do not drive, operate machinery, or
do any dangerous activities until you know how UROXATRAL affects you. This is especially
important if you already have a problem with low blood pressure or take medicines
to treat high blood pressure. If you begin to feel dizzy or lightheaded, lie down
with your legs and feet up, and if your symptoms do not improve call your doctor.
What is UROXATRAL?
UROXATRAL is a prescription medicine that is called an “alpha-blocker”. UROXATRAL
is used in adult men to treat the symptoms of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH).
UROXATRAL may help to relax the muscles in the prostate and the bladder which may
lessen the symptoms of BPH and improve urine flow.
Before prescribing UROXATRAL, your doctor may examine your prostate gland and do
a blood test called a prostate specific antigen (PSA) test to check for prostate
cancer. Prostate cancer and BPH can cause the same symptoms. Prostate cancer needs
a different treatment. UROXATRAL is not for use in women or children. Some medicines
called “alpha-blockers” are used to treat high blood pressure.
UROXATRAL has not been studied for the treatment of high blood pressure.
Who should not take UROXATRAL?
Do not take UROXATRAL if you:
- have liver problems
- are taking antifungal drugs like ketoconazole or HIV drugs called protease inhibitors
- are already taking an alpha-blocker for either high blood pressure or prostate problems
- are a woman
- are a child under the age of 18
- are allergic to UROXATRAL. The active ingredient is alfuzosin hydrochloride. See
the end of this leaflet for a complete list of ingredients in UROXATRAL.
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. Some of your other medicines may affect the way
you respond or react to UROXATRAL.
- if you have had low blood pressure, especially after taking another medicine. Signs
of low blood pressure are fainting, dizziness, and lightheadedness.
- if you have a heart problem called angina (pain in your chest, jaw, or arm).
What you need to know while taking UROXATRAL (alfuzosin HCl) tablets
- If you have an eye surgery for cataract (clouding of the eye) planned, tell your
ophthalmologist that you are using UROXATRAL or have previously been treated with
an alpha-blocker.
How do I take UROXATRAL?
- Take UROXATRAL exactly as your doctor prescribes it.
- Take one UROXATRAL tablet after the same meal each day. UROXATRAL should be taken
just after eating food. Do not take it on an empty stomach.
- Swallow the UROXATRAL tablet whole. Do not crush, split, or chew UROXATRAL tablets.
- If you take too much UROXATRAL call your local poison control center or emergency
room right away.
What are the possible side effects of UROXATRAL?
The most common side effects with UROXATRAL are:
- dizziness
- headache
- tiredness
Call your doctor if you get any side effect that bothers you.
These are not all the side effects of UROXATRAL. For more information ask your doctor
or pharmacist.
How do I store UROXATRAL?
Store UROXATRAL between 59°F and 86°F (15°C and 30°C).
Protect from light and moisture.
Keep UROXATRAL and all medicines out of the reach of children.
General information about UROXATRAL:
Medicines are sometimes prescribed for conditions that are not mentioned in patient
information leaflets. Do not use UROXATRAL for a condition for which it was not
prescribed. Do not give UROXATRAL to other people, even if they have the same symptoms
you have. It may harm them. This leaflet summarizes the most important information
about UROXATRAL. If you would like more information, talk with your doctor. You
can ask your doctor or pharmacist for information about UROXATRAL that is written
for health professionals.
You may also visit our website at www.UROXATRAL.com
or call 1-800-446-6267.
What are the ingredients of UROXATRAL?
Active Ingredient: alfuzosin hydrochloride
Inactive Ingredients: colloidal silicon dioxide (NF), ethylcellulose (NF), hydrogenated
castor oil (NF), hydroxypropyl methylcellulose (USP), magnesium stearate (NF), mannitol
(USP), microcrystalline cellulose (NF), povidone (USP), and yellow ferric oxide
(NF).
sanofi-aventis U.S. LLC
Bridgewater, NJ 08807
© 2009 sanofi-aventis U.S. LLC
ALF-WFPLR-WPLR-JUN09
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Important Safety Information for UROXATRAL
Do not take UROXATRAL if you have liver problems or if you are taking antifungal
drugs like ketoconazole or itraconazole, or HIV drugs like ritonavir.
UROXATRAL can cause a sudden drop in blood pressure, especially when starting treatment.
This may lead to fainting, dizziness, and lightheadedness. Do not drive, operate
machinery, or do any dangerous activity until you know how UROXATRAL will affect
you. This is especially important if you already have a problem with low blood pressure
or take medicines to treat high blood pressure. There may be an increased risk of
low blood pressure and fainting when taking UROXATRAL in combination with blood
pressure medication or nitrates, or erectile dysfunction medication.
If considering cataract surgery (clouding of the eyes), tell your eye surgeon that
you are currently taking UROXATRAL or have previously been treated with an alpha-blocker.
Before taking UROXATRAL, tell your doctor if you have kidney or liver problems.
Also, tell your doctor if you or any family member(s) have or take medications for
a rare heart condition known as congenital prolongation of the QT interval.
BPH and prostate cancer can cause the same symptoms. However, UROXATRAL is not a
treatment for prostate cancer.
The most common side effects with UROXATRAL are dizziness, upper respiratory tract
infection, headache, and tiredness.