Xatral XL

What is it?

A selective Bi-blocker available as sustained-release, layered, yellow/white tablets containing 10mg of alfuzosin hydrochloride. Also, XATRAL, available as film-coated, white tablets containing 2.5mg of alfuzosin hydrochloride.

Medical Uses

Benign prostatic hypertrophy(enlargement of prostate gland).

Dosage

Men, Xatral XL, 1 tablet each day taken after a meal. Xatral, 1 tablet 3 times each day to a maximum of 4.

Special Care

Weak heart, high blood pressure, impaired liver or kidney function. Monitor blood pressure especially when starting treatment. Stop 24 hours before anaesthesia, or if angina worsens.

Avoid Use

Severely impaired liver function, (or any impairment of liver with Xatral XL), past orthostatic hypotension (low blood pressure on standing).

Possible Drug and Food Interactions

Antihypertensives, other 1-blockers.

Known Side Effects

Gastrointestinal upset, headache, sleepiness, malaise, dizziness, vertigo, rapid heartbeat, orthostatic hypotension, chest pain, fatigue, rash, flushing, fluid retention, palpitations, fainting.