Rapilif D 4/0.05 mg Capsule
Ipca Laboratories Ltd
Uses of Rapilif D 4/0.05 mg Capsule:
Benign prostatic hyperplasia, Benign prostatic hyperplasia
Composition of Rapilif D 4/0.05 mg Capsule:
Dutasteride 0.5mg + Silodosin 4mg
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Description
Benign prostatic hyperplasia
Uses
Dutasteride is generally used in treatment of the treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia.
Silodosin is generally used in treatment of the treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia.
Silodosin is generally used in treatment of the treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia.
Side effects
- Decreased libido
- Decreased semen volume
- Diarrhoea
- Dizziness
- Headache
- Impotence
- Nasal congestion
- Orthostatic hypotension (sudden lowering of blood pressure on standing)
- Retrograde ejaculation
How to use
Consume this medicine in the dosage and duration as per your doctors advise. While taking Dutasteride, swallow it completely without crushing, breaking or chewing it. Dutasteride is advised to be taken at a fixed time, but may be taken together with food (or) without food.
Consume this medicine in the dosage and duration as per your doctors advise. While taking Silodosin, swallow it completely without crushing, breaking or chewing it. Silodosin is to be taken with food.Avoid Silodosin with high-fat meals such as olive oil, nuts & seeds (Brazil nuts), dark chocolate, butter and meat.
Consume this medicine in the dosage and duration as per your doctors advise. While taking Silodosin, swallow it completely without crushing, breaking or chewing it. Silodosin is to be taken with food.Avoid Silodosin with high-fat meals such as olive oil, nuts & seeds (Brazil nuts), dark chocolate, butter and meat.
How it works
Dutasteride is a 5-alpha reductase inhibitors. It blocks an enzyme which is necessary to change testosterone to another hormone that causes the prostate to grow. As a result, it helps to shrink the prostate and relieve the symptoms like difficulty in passing urine.
Silodosin is an alpha blocker. It works by relaxing muscle around the bladder exit and prostate gland so urine is passed more easily.
Silodosin is an alpha blocker. It works by relaxing muscle around the bladder exit and prostate gland so urine is passed more easily.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. Is Dutasteride safe?
Dutasteride is safe, if used at prescribed doses for the prescribed duration as advised by your doctor
Q. Is Dutasteride better than finasteride?
Dutasteride and finasteride belongs to same category of drugs with similar action, but their effect may vary upon individual response
Q. Is Dutasteride a generic drug?
Yes, it is a generic drug
Q. Does Dutasteride help in preventing hair loss?
No, it may cause hair loss.
Q. Is Dutasteride a hormone/antiandrogen/steroid?
No, it belongs to class of medication called called 5-alpha reductase inhibitors
Q. Is Dutasteride same as finasteride?
Dutasteride and finasteride belongs to same category of drugs with similar action, but their effect may vary upon individual response
Q. Is Dutasteride cytotoxic?
No, it is not cytotoxic
Q. Does Dutasteride increase or decrease testosterone/ weight loss/hair loss / depression/shredding?
Dutasteride may cause hair loss. Increase or decrease in testosterone, weight loss depression and shredding is not observed clinically Patients should follow doctor's advice regarding possible side effects
Q. Can I take Dutasteride with Tamsulosin?
Yes, Dutasteride can be taken with Tamsulosin. This combination is safe, well tolerated and works well in decreasing the symptoms of benign prostatic hyperplasia. Tamsulosin relaxes the bladder muscles and provides immediate relief by helping in free passage of urine and Dutasteride decreases the size of the prostate and provides a long-term relief in symptoms.
Q. Apart from taking medicines, what should I do to manage my prostate symptoms?
Simple lifestyle changes can help you manage your prostate symptoms better. Try to urinate when you first get the urge. However, take care not to strain or push to empty your bladder. Avoid drinking fluids (especially alcohol, caffeine) a few hours before bedtime or going out. You should also avoid medicines that can worsen urinary symptoms. These include some over the counter medicines for cold and cough.
Q. Does Silodosin contain sulfa?
No, it does not contain sulfa
Q. What is Silodosin used for?
Silodosin is used for the treatment of benign prostatic hypertrophy, which is a non-cancerous enlargement of prostate causing symptoms during urination like hesitancy, incomplete emptying, weak stream, increased urgency and frequency, and increased urination in the night
Q. How does Silodosin work?
It blocks the alpha-1 receptors located in the muscles of human prostate, urinary bladder and urethra and relaxes It works by relieving symptoms associated with benign prostatic hypertrophy by relaxing these muscles of prostate and bladder, resulting in an improvement in urine flow and a reduction in BPH symptoms.
Q. Is Silodosin better than Tamsulosin?
Silodosin and Tamsulosin belong to the same class of drugs and are equally good in relieving the symptoms of benign prostatic hyperplasia. However, Tamsulosin commonly causes postural hypotension and dose reduction is not needed in renal disease patients whereas Silodosin more commonly causes retrograde ejaculation and its dose may need to be decreased in patients with renal disease.
Dutasteride is safe, if used at prescribed doses for the prescribed duration as advised by your doctor
Q. Is Dutasteride better than finasteride?
Dutasteride and finasteride belongs to same category of drugs with similar action, but their effect may vary upon individual response
Q. Is Dutasteride a generic drug?
Yes, it is a generic drug
Q. Does Dutasteride help in preventing hair loss?
No, it may cause hair loss.
Q. Is Dutasteride a hormone/antiandrogen/steroid?
No, it belongs to class of medication called called 5-alpha reductase inhibitors
Q. Is Dutasteride same as finasteride?
Dutasteride and finasteride belongs to same category of drugs with similar action, but their effect may vary upon individual response
Q. Is Dutasteride cytotoxic?
No, it is not cytotoxic
Q. Does Dutasteride increase or decrease testosterone/ weight loss/hair loss / depression/shredding?
Dutasteride may cause hair loss. Increase or decrease in testosterone, weight loss depression and shredding is not observed clinically Patients should follow doctor's advice regarding possible side effects
Q. Can I take Dutasteride with Tamsulosin?
Yes, Dutasteride can be taken with Tamsulosin. This combination is safe, well tolerated and works well in decreasing the symptoms of benign prostatic hyperplasia. Tamsulosin relaxes the bladder muscles and provides immediate relief by helping in free passage of urine and Dutasteride decreases the size of the prostate and provides a long-term relief in symptoms.
Q. Apart from taking medicines, what should I do to manage my prostate symptoms?
Simple lifestyle changes can help you manage your prostate symptoms better. Try to urinate when you first get the urge. However, take care not to strain or push to empty your bladder. Avoid drinking fluids (especially alcohol, caffeine) a few hours before bedtime or going out. You should also avoid medicines that can worsen urinary symptoms. These include some over the counter medicines for cold and cough.
Q. Does Silodosin contain sulfa?
No, it does not contain sulfa
Q. What is Silodosin used for?
Silodosin is used for the treatment of benign prostatic hypertrophy, which is a non-cancerous enlargement of prostate causing symptoms during urination like hesitancy, incomplete emptying, weak stream, increased urgency and frequency, and increased urination in the night
Q. How does Silodosin work?
It blocks the alpha-1 receptors located in the muscles of human prostate, urinary bladder and urethra and relaxes It works by relieving symptoms associated with benign prostatic hypertrophy by relaxing these muscles of prostate and bladder, resulting in an improvement in urine flow and a reduction in BPH symptoms.
Q. Is Silodosin better than Tamsulosin?
Silodosin and Tamsulosin belong to the same class of drugs and are equally good in relieving the symptoms of benign prostatic hyperplasia. However, Tamsulosin commonly causes postural hypotension and dose reduction is not needed in renal disease patients whereas Silodosin more commonly causes retrograde ejaculation and its dose may need to be decreased in patients with renal disease.
Expert Advice
- Your doctor has prescribed Dutasteride to shrink the enlarged prostate and reduce the risk of urinary retention.It may take 3 to 6 months to see the full beneficial effect of Dutasteride. Hence, continue taking the medicine as advised by your doctor.Dutasteride is usually well tolerated. However, it may produce some mild sexual side effects such as low sexual drive.Do not donate blood for 6 months after taking the last dose of Dutasteride.
- Silodosin helps in relieving the symptoms of enlarged prostate. It doesn't decrease the size of the prostate.Silodosin must be taken with food.You will feel better within hours or days of starting treatment. Full effect is usually seen within 2 weeks.Silodosin may cause dizziness or sleepiness. Don't drive or do anything requiring concentration until you know how it affects you.If your undergoing eye surgery due to cataract or glaucoma, inform your eye doctor about the usage of Silodosin.Inform your doctor if you have ever been diagnosed with kidney or liver problems.
Product Details
SKU: PC-60782
Product Description: Rapilif D 4/0.05 mg Capsule is manufactured by Ipca Laboratories Ltd
Packing: Strip
Condition: New
Sold by: Pulse Pharmacy India Pvt. Ltd.
Product Description: Rapilif D 4/0.05 mg Capsule is manufactured by Ipca Laboratories Ltd
Packing: Strip
Condition: New
Sold by: Pulse Pharmacy India Pvt. Ltd.
