Often, coming to the pharmacy, you can see a large number of drugs that cost a lot. And there is nothing left to do, how to give this amount, if only to recover from the disease as soon as possible. One such drug is Urorek. In the pharmacies of our country, its price is approximately seven hundred and sixty rubles. The consumers of this drug are men since Urorek is a medicine that fights urination problems in the stronger sex. The drug is strong, its positive effect is noted by more than a dozen patients. But still, many are considering whether Urorek has analogues.
There is an analogue, and it is not alone. In this article, the main analogues of this drug will be named, as well as their pros and cons, reviews and prices will be considered.
Storage method
The drug "Urorek" (its analogues will be discussed below) must be stored in a completely dry and, most importantly, in a dark place. The temperature should not be above 30 degrees.
Indications for use
Before you begin to get acquainted with the analogues of the drug "Urorek", you should talk about the medication itself. As mentioned above, "Urerek" is intended for men suffering from problems with urination. This medicine is used to treat any type of benign prostatic hyperplasia.
Side effects
Like any other drug, "Urorek" has side effects. The most common of them:
- Nasal congestion.
- Nausea.
- Orthostatic hypotension.
- Visual dysfunction.
In addition, in no case should you continue taking this drug after surgery associated with cataract removal. Studies have shown that the use of this drug after such an intervention can lead to the development of the intraoperative syndrome of the "flabby iris." It follows from this that it is necessary to stop taking this drug two weeks before surgery.
Mode of application
The drug "Urorek", analogues of which will be discussed below, should be taken one capsule per day. And there is one caveat: it is necessary to do this strictly at the same time. The maximum dose of the drug is eight milligrams per day. In rare cases, the dose is halved, but in the future, if tolerance is good, it increases to the maximum.
Overdose - consequences
"Urorek", an analogue of which will be considered in the next part of the article, should be taken carefully, because the consequences may not be the best.
The first symptom of an overdose is a rather sharp decrease in blood pressure. Further, compensatory tachycardia may occur. In this case, it is necessary to do a gastric lavage followed by the intake of activated carbon.
"Urorek": analogues of the drug
This drug has a large number of various analogues, both domestic and foreign. Basically, the difference is that many analogues of the Urorek medicine are noticeably cheaper. And in our country, people often try to save on expensive drugs. In fact, they can be understood, because why pay a large sum of money in the case when you can buy a drug with the same effect, but at a lower price.
So, basically in the pharmacies of Russia you can find the following analogues of the drug "Urorek":
- Doxa.
- Omnic Ocas.
- Focusin.
- Tamzelin.
- "Revocarin".
- "Proflosin".
As you can see, the Urorek drug has a rather rich list of substitute drugs. Analogues of funds from this list can be found in most Russian pharmacies. There is no need to talk in detail about each, but the most popular of them will nevertheless be considered.
Domestic analogue of "Urorek"
First, let's talk about domestic medicines-analogues. There are a lot of such drugs, and the price of many of them is much lower. So, the first Russian analogue of Urorek is Doxazosin. Its main difference is the price. The cost of such a drug in most Russian pharmacies is about one hundred and forty rubles.
As for taking this medication, you need to be extremely careful about this. It affects the cardiovascular system, can cause fainting. May cause nausea, dizziness, or headache. Simply put, you should definitely consult your doctor before using this medication.
Contraindications for this drug are as follows:
- Severe liver failure.
- Arterial hypotension.
- Children as well as adolescence up to 18 years.
- Lactation period.
This is not the entire list of contraindications available. A complete list is described in more detail in the instructions for use.
Now let's talk about the dosage. The maximum dose per day is 1 milligram. After one week, and in some cases two, it can be increased to two milligrams. And after two weeks, the dose is even increased to six or even eight milligrams. The maximum dose cannot exceed 16 milligrams per day.
The drug "Proflosin"
The next medication, which is a direct analogue of the Urorek means, is Proflosin. Its price is slightly higher than that of the drug "Doxazosin". The minimum cost is four hundred rubles. But still, it is half as much as that of its competitor, which is discussed in this article.
"Proflosin" is used for urination disorders that are associated with any type of benign hyperplasia. This drug is produced mainly in the form of capsules, which significantly reduces the effect on the stomach.
Of the contraindications, the following key points can be distinguished. The drug is forbidden to take with hypersensitivity to the components of the drug, with severe liver failure, as well as with orthostatic hypotension.
Over the entire existence of the drug, overdose cases were not observed. Nevertheless, the instructions say that an overdose can lead to a rather sharp decrease in blood pressure. To improve well-being, it is necessary to lay the patient, and then wash the stomach.
No side effects also could not have done. The main ones include constipation, dizziness, tachycardia, rash or itching, as well as urticaria.
The dosage of the drug is as follows: one capsule once a day. Drink the medicine with plenty of water. The duration of application has no limitations.
The drug "Omnic Okas"
Another analogue of the Urorek drug is Omnic Okas. This is the only medication that is more expensive than the Urorek. The minimum price of such a medicine is one thousand rubles. The drug is used to facilitate urination. Available in the form of capsules or tablets.
Contraindications include intolerance to the components of the drug, as well as renal or hepatic insufficiency.
More frequent side effects of the drug include items such as:
- Constipation.
- Rhinitis.
- Nausea.
- Vomiting
- Fainting.
- Skin rash.
- Itching
In addition, in patients who underwent cataract surgery, the so-called narrow pupil syndrome was noted.
Taking the drug "Omnik Okas" is absolutely similar to taking the previous drugs. One tablet or capsule once a day. The course of treatment has no limitations. In no case can you chew tablets or capsules, the medicine must be washed down with enough water.
In case of overdose, it is necessary to cleanse the stomach. In some cases, vasoconstrictors are prescribed to improve the patient's condition. Basically, an overdose is expressed in lowering blood pressure. Therefore, the patient will also need rest and rest until the pressure normalizes.
Drug Reviews
The drug "Urorek" has many reviews. Analogs, reviews of which will be discussed later, are also popular among buyers.
As for the drug "Urorek", then he has reviews, both positive and negative. Some souls do not dwell in it and use it with pleasure. Moreover, no side effects were observed. The condition of the patients improved. At the same time, there are patients whom this medicine did not help, but, on the contrary, caused even more problems. There were complaints that she was very stuffy after taking this particular drug. In addition, in a number of patients, success was variable, i.e. urination either improved or worsened again.
Most buyers prefer other drugs to Urorek. Analogs are cheaper, and the action and method of reception are almost the same. After reviewing the reviews, we can conclude that they are very similar. These drugs help some, but not others.
Total
In this article, the medication "Urorek" was examined in detail . Instructions for use, analogues of the drug were also not deprived of attention. What conclusion can be made? The only difference between the drugs discussed in this article is the price. The effect of taking medications is exactly the same, the method of taking also has no differences. And what is the answer to the question of whether to buy an analogue or not, you can give in the end? Each person must decide for himself. One piece of advice is simply impossible for everyone. The only thing that can be said is that in any case it is necessary to consult a doctor before taking the medicine in order to avoid any unpleasant side effects.