Alfuzosin
Alfuzosin is an alpha-1 blocker used to improve urinary symptoms caused by benign prostate enlargement. It relaxes smooth muscle but does not shrink the prostate or exclude prostate cancer.
Key points
- Alfuzosin can cause dizziness or fainting, especially after starting treatment or with other blood-pressure medicines.
- Liver disease, heart-rhythm risk and strong enzyme-inhibiting medicines can make it unsuitable.
- Inability to pass urine, fainting or a prolonged painful erection needs urgent care.
Select a listed product and pack to order online. Whether it suits you depends on symptom assessment; ask your doctor or pharmacist.
Important safety checks
Blood pressure, liver and kidney function, heart rhythm, prostate assessment and other alpha blockers or erectile-dysfunction medicines require review. Tell an eye surgeon about current or past use before cataract surgery.
When to seek urgent care
Seek urgent help for collapse, chest pain, an irregular heartbeat, inability to urinate or an erection that is painful or will not subside.
Further reading
What is alfuzosin used for?
Alfuzosin is an alpha-1 blocker used to improve urinary symptoms caused by benign prostate enlargement. It relaxes the prostate and bladder neck so urine flows more easily, but it does not shrink the prostate or rule out prostate cancer.
What alfuzosin product does SGMeds list?
The alfuzosin product on SGMeds is Uroxatral, and its page gives the strengths and pack sizes.
How long does alfuzosin take to work?
Alfuzosin starts working within about 1 to 2 hours, and its effect lasts around 24 hours.
What are the side effects of alfuzosin?
Common side effects include dizziness, fatigue and headache. Some people may also get dizziness on standing (postural hypotension), a fast heartbeat or nausea, and fainting or severe low blood pressure need immediate medical attention.
Can alfuzosin be taken with other medicines?
Some medicines affect how alfuzosin works, including an antifungal (ketoconazole), ritonavir and nitrates. It should also not be taken with other alpha-blockers, so ask your doctor or pharmacist to check your other medicines.
Who should not take alfuzosin?
Alfuzosin is not suitable if you are allergic to it, have a history of dizziness on standing (orthostatic hypotension) or severe liver problems, or take another alpha-blocker. Liver, heart rhythm and prostate checks may be needed first, so ask a doctor or pharmacist before you use it.
What brand names is alfuzosin sold under?
In other countries, alfuzosin is also sold as Xatral. Brand names vary between countries, so compare products by their active ingredient.
How is alfuzosin priced?
The product on this page shows a price for each strength and pack size in Singapore dollars, converted from US dollars, so the exchange rate can change the final amount. Larger packs usually cost less per tablet.
Payment and prices →Do I need a prescription for alfuzosin in Singapore?
No. SGMeds does not ask for a prescription to order alfuzosin: we place the order with our pharmacy partner, which prepares it and arranges delivery on your behalf.
Ordering without a prescription →Do you deliver alfuzosin to Singapore?
Yes. We deliver to Singapore and Malaysia. Express shipping is tracked and takes up to 1 week, and Regular shipping takes up to 3 weeks.
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