The condition of the prostate gland has a great influence on the well-being of a man. Prostate adenoma worries more and more often not only of elderly patients, but also of completely young men. Moreover, its treatment involves the use of a complex of medical procedures and various medications. One of the effective means that affect the receptors of the prostate gland and reduce the tone of the urethra is Alfuprost. Reviews of men, as well as urologists, confirm the effectiveness of the drug in the treatment of functional disorders associated with urination with inflammation of the prostate.
Basic drug information
The medicine "Alfuprost" is a tablet with a prolonged spectrum of action. The pills are almost white in color and rounded in shape. They are convex, engraved with RY 10 on one side. The package can contain from one to six blisters, in each of which ten pills are sealed.
Medical composition
Based on the action of alfuzosin hydrochloride, Alfuprost is produced. The composition of the drug also suggests the presence of excipients. Among them are:
- hypromellose;
- hyprolosis;
- anhydrous lactose;
- colloidal silicon dioxide;
- povidone;
- magnesium stearate;
- talc.
The composition of the tablets is standard and involves the use of all the classic substances needed to form the pill. The main active ingredient - alfuzosin hydrochloride - is in a tablet in an amount of 10 mg per piece.
Therapeutic effect
Active effect on alpha-1 receptors is the main quality of Alfuprost medication. Reviews of experts indicate that the active substance is detected immediately after the start of intake in large quantities in the prostate gland and bladder. The therapeutic effect is achieved by relaxing the smooth muscles of the urethra. As a result, the outflow of urine improves, and the process is almost painless and natural.
As the responses of patients show, against the background of administration, cramps in the sphincter region disappear as a result of a decrease in intraurethral pressure. In this case, the effect of taking the tablets remains for 12 hours. This is confirmed by numerous patient reviews and medical practice of urologists.
The action of pills on the body
The active substance of the Alfuprost medication acts quite selectively on the body. The reviews of specialists based on the results of laboratory tests show that the following results can be achieved with treatment:
- elimination of false urge to urinate;
- stopping the resistance of normal outflow of urine due to increased tone of the urethra;
- decrease in residual urine in the bladder;
- elimination of unpleasant sensations of an empty emptied bladder.
Patients who were prescribed the drug "Alfuprost" confirm that unpleasant symptoms disappear quickly. At the same time, side effects practically do not bother. However, the medication should not be used without a doctor’s prescription, because it has strict indications.
When is recommended
According to the instructions and laboratory tests, the medicine is combined with other medicines designed to relieve inflammation in prostate adenoma. The medical conditions for taking the pills are the following diseases:
- dysuric disorders;
- prostatic hyperplasia, which develops in older men;
- prostate adenoma at the stage of proliferation.
Prescribe the drug and if it is impossible to use surgical methods for the treatment of adenoma.
For any disorders in urination, you should not run to the pharmacy for this medicine. It must be taken strictly for its intended purpose. The doctor prescribes the medicine, taking into account the main diagnosis, concomitant diseases, the patient's age and the presence of contraindications.
"Alfuprost": instructions for use
The drug abstract prescribes taking tablets three times a day at a dosage of 2.5 mg. Moreover, taking pills does not depend on the use of any food. You can drink the medicine at any convenient time.
For patients over 65 years of age, doctors usually prescribe a reduced dosage. The standard regimen involves the use of tablets only twice a day at a dosage of 2.5 mg. However, gradually the amount of the agent used can be increased, but more than 10 mg of the active ingredient should not be taken per day.
Recommended Course
Attention should be paid to the prescribed treatment. Perhaps the doctor will recommend taking the pill for six months. Typically, the rate is calculated based on:
- the severity of the disease;
- concomitant symptoms;
- individual characteristics of the patient’s health.
So, some take one month to completely stop all the symptoms, while others will have to take pills for six months. In any case, when using the drug "Alfuprost", the course of treatment is calculated individually. Do not rely only on the instructions, because the doctor is based on general symptoms and the presence of improvements.
Complex therapy
Often as part of complex therapy, urologists prescribe Alfuprost to patients. Instructions for use contain information about drugs that are recommended for joint use, as well as about completely incompatible ones. They should be listed:
- Medicines that lower blood pressure. As a result of simultaneous administration, there is a risk of hypotension.
- "Ritonavir", "Itraconazole". A complex dose increases the risk of an excessive concentration of alfuzosin in the plasma.
- "Prazosin", "Urapidil", "Minoxidil". There is a high risk of developing a hypotensive effect.
Not every patient is able to assess the compatibility of various kinds of drugs, so when using any medication it is important to report this information to the doctor.
Unpleasant symptoms during treatment
The drug can cause unpleasant symptoms. Side effects of Alfuprost are not observed in all patients, but you should be aware of the possible consequences. Among the most typical adverse events are:
- headache;
- discomfort
- weakness;
- heart palpitations;
- tachycardia;
- dry mouth
- diarrhea
- rhinitis;
- nausea
- stomach ache;
- swelling
- chest pain
- asthenia;
- flushing of the skin.
Of course, all such symptoms do not occur simultaneously. Some patients may be bothered by skin problems, others will complain of abdominal discomfort, and still others suffer from headaches. But it is worth noting that such phenomena are quite rare. The drug is widely used in urology and has quite positive reviews.
Essential contraindications
"Alfuprost" has contraindications, like any medicine. All of them are listed in the instructions and are always taken into account by a specialist. The practitioner knows that the medicine is not intended for use by all categories of patients. Contraindications are as follows:
- Failure of the liver and kidneys. In this case, a more thorough examination of the patient is required in order to assess all the risks.
- Individual sensitivity to the components included in the tablets.
- Galactose or glucose malabsorption.
- Lactase deficiency acquired or congenital.
- The patient’s history of frequent headaches or dizziness of unknown origin.
- Reception of other A-blockers.
- Lactose intolerance
- Age to 18 years.
Also, the drug is not prescribed to the female gender. It should be noted that cases of overdose of tablets are recorded. In this case, the patient's blood pressure drops sharply. It is necessary to hospitalize the patient, where he will receive the necessary treatment.
How to replace the medicine
Alfuprost, of course, has analogues. Medicines are produced both in Russia and abroad. The most famous and effective include:
- "Artesin". Tablets of the Russian manufacturer. Used to reduce pressure on the walls of the urethra and bladder. They are a prescription drug, that is, a prescription from a doctor is required for the acquisition.
- "Doxazosin." There is a medicine of Russian and Canadian origin. It is also used in the treatment of prostate adenoma, but doctors often prescribe medication as monotherapy. It has vasodilating properties and antispasmodic effect.
- Tamsulosin. The drug is imported (Slovenia). Helps to eliminate unpleasant symptoms in adenoma due to the expansion of peripheral vessels.
- Kardura The pill is produced by a German pharmaceutical company. It is an analogue of Alfuprost in its therapeutic effect. The drug is prescribed for benign hyperplasia as a vasodilator.
- Omnic. The drug has an identical mechanism of action, but the active substance is completely different. However, patients often choose Omnic because of the need to take it only once a day. At the same time, the medicine is more expensive.
It is worth remembering that only a doctor should prescribe any analogue. Each drug has its own medical indications, as well as contraindications. Self-medication can lead to a serious violation of the state of health and provoke undesirable side effects.
The cost of the drug
Delivered from India by Alfuprost. Manufacturer - pharmaceutical company Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. The cost of the drug is different and completely depends on the supplier of the drug. The price range is quite wide. In some pharmacies you can buy tablets for 600-700 rubles. In other retail outlets, the price tag ranges from 900 to 1000 rubles.
Patient feedback
Alfuprost has accumulated quite a lot of reviews, and almost all of them are positive. The drug is often prescribed if there are problems with urination against the background of prostate adenoma. If the patient strictly adheres to the recommended instructions, then after two to three weeks of use, he almost always feels significant relief. Pain and burning sensation during going to the toilet disappear, side effects are also rarely disturbed.
In the case of treatment of elderly patients, the dynamics are also positive. After 65 years, quite a few men are worried about prostate adenoma. When appointed by the urologist Alfuprost, patients note a quick normalization of the condition. However, they often experience side effects such as nausea and dizziness.
Basically, all the reviews come down to the fact that the pills stop the pain during urination. After the course of treatment, the inflammation of the urethra disappears, and the condition normalizes.
Conclusion
Prostate adenoma is an insidious disease. For treatment, it is necessary to contact a urologist who will prescribe the appropriate procedures. Alfuprost tablets may also be recommended. The drug has proven itself on the positive side, therefore it is often prescribed. Most patients are happy with the treatment. In rare cases, the medication does not fit, does not cause improvement, and therefore replacement is required.