The drug "Fokusin" instructions for use refers to a group of medications that block alpha-adrenergic receptors used in cases of hyperplasia of the (benign) prostate gland. The active active ingredient of the drug is tamsuzolin. It is able to block alpha1-adrenergic receptors located in the smooth muscles of the prostate gland, sphincter of the bladder and in the prostatic region of the urethra.
Due to the deactivation of the above receptors, a decrease in the tone of the bladder neck is observed. As a result, the muscles of the prostate gland relax, the effect on the urethra is facilitated, and its lumen becomes larger.
The drug "Focusin", instructions for use notes, characterized by rapid and maximum absorption. To speed up this process, a medication should be taken after a meal. In plasma, it actively binds to proteins, its highest concentration is noted six hours after ingestion. It was found that with regular use of this drug, the level of its content in the blood is much higher than after a single application. Most of the drug is excreted through the kidneys.
The medication “Focusin” is a medicine used to treat malfunctions of the body, caused by benign prostatic hyperplasia. The drug in question produces the greatest therapeutic effect on patients in whom this organ is not enlarged very much, and the symptoms are quite pronounced. In addition, a specialist may prescribe this drug to improve urodynamics.
The drug "Focusin" (instructions for use contains this information) is applicable for the treatment of exclusively the stronger sex.
The standard dosage of the drug is as follows: one capsule (0.4 milligrams) per day. The optimal time for using the drug is after a morning meal. The capsule should be swallowed without chewing. If necessary, you can drink the medicine with water. In case of a damaged shell, the drug is not recommended. The perforated outer part of the capsule can lead to a change in the rate of release of the active active ingredient.
In case of malfunctioning of the kidneys and / or liver, the dose of the Focusin medication should not be adjusted. The course of treatment with this drug is usually two weeks.
Due to the high selectivity of the active active substance, side effects on the background of taking the drug in question develop infrequently. Very rarely there is a feeling of nausea, vomiting, diarrhea or constipation, dizziness, insomnia, headaches. In addition, few patients experienced orthostatic hypotension, impaired ejaculation, priapism, urticaria, rash, and Quincke edema.
In the event of the above or other undesirable reactions, it is necessary to inform the attending physician about this.
The drug "Focusin", the instructions for use clarifies, is contraindicated in orthostatic hypotension, severe impaired functioning of the liver, kidneys, as well as in case of individual intolerance to the substances that make up the medication in question.
At the moment, there are no cases of overdose of the drug. However, since the possible effect of the drug on the heart is noted, if the recommended volume of the drug is exceeded, the functioning of this organ may be impaired. Vasoconstrictor drugs, volume-replacing solutions, gastric lavage and cardiotropic treatment will help eliminate malfunctions. Hemodialysis in this case is ineffective.
The shelf life of the drug is two years.