Medication info

Flisstop Tablet 75 mg (Naftopidil)

Prescription medicationTabletOralApproval withdrawn
Ingredient · strength
Naftopidil›75mg / 1 tablet
Manufacturer / importer
Huons Life Science Co., Ltd.
Appearance
White round tablet
Packaging
30 tablets/bottle, 300 tablets/bottle
Approval status
Approval withdrawn

MFDS item code 201706136 · Approved 2017.07.21

This product's status changed to Approval withdrawn on 2024.04.02. It may no longer be sold, so consult a doctor or pharmacist before taking it.

Summary

Main use
Relief of voiding symptoms caused by benign prostatic hyperplasia
Who takes it
Adults
Adult dose
In adults, initiate treatment with 25mg of naftopidil once daily. If the effect is insufficient, gradually increase the dose to 50~75mg at intervals of 1~2 weeks, and administer orally once daily after a meal. The dose may be adjusted according to symptoms; however, the maximum daily dose is 75mg.

Ingredients

Manufacturer
Huons Life Science Co., Ltd.

Efficacy & effects

Relief of voiding symptoms caused by benign prostatic hyperplasia

  • Urination disorders due to benign prostatic hyperplasia
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This medication is used to improve urination disorders caused by benign prostatic hyperplasia.

How to take

Adult dose

In adults, initiate treatment with 25mg of naftopidil once daily. If the effect is insufficient, gradually increase the dose to 50~75mg at intervals of 1~2 weeks, and administer orally once daily after a meal. The dose may be adjusted according to symptoms; however, the maximum daily dose is 75mg.

Precautions

This medication should not be used by patients who have had allergic reactions to its ingredients. This medication contains lactose; therefore, patients with lactose intolerance or specific genetic metabolic disorders should not take it. Patients with liver dysfunction need to be cautious as it may lead to elevated blood levels of this medication. Safety has not been established for patients with severe heart or cerebrovascular diseases, and it should be used with caution. Elderly patients may have impaired liver function, which could delay the excretion of this medication, so they should take it with careful observation of their condition. Patients taking antihypertensives or diuretics should be cautious when using this medication together, as it can lead to excessively low blood pressure. Patients with orthostatic hypotension should be careful as this medication may cause a sudden drop in blood pressure after ingestion. During treatment with this medication, dizziness, lightheadedness, and hypotension may occur, so caution is advised when performing high-risk tasks or driving. In case of symptoms of liver dysfunction or jaundice, stop taking the medication immediately and consult a doctor. This medication provides symptomatic relief in lowering blood pressure; if there is no effect, consider alternative treatments. Be mindful of drug interactions while taking this medication, especially with PDE5 inhibitors, as it may exacerbate blood pressure reduction. Keep out of reach of children, and take it from the packaging to avoid esophageal damage.

Side effects

  • Dizziness
  • unsteadiness
  • light-headedness
  • hypotension
  • discomfort in the upper abdomen
  • liver dysfunction
  • jaundice
  • syncope
  • loss of consciousness
  • hypersensitivity
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  • rash
  • itching
  • urticaria
  • erythema multiforme
  • headache
  • heaviness of the head
  • malaise
  • drowsiness
  • tinnitus
  • numbness
  • tremors
  • taste disturbance
  • feeling mentally foggy
  • dysphoria
  • flushing
  • arrhythmia
  • tachycardia
  • diarrhea
  • constipation
  • dry mouth
  • nausea
  • vomiting
  • bloating
  • abdominal pain
  • elevated AST(GOT)
  • elevated ALT(GPT)
  • elevated LDH
  • elevated ALP
  • decreased platelet count
  • blurred vision
  • intraoperative iris hypotony syndrome
  • cyanopsia
  • edema
  • urinary incontinence
  • chills
  • eyelid edema
  • shoulder stiffness
  • nasal congestion
  • erectile dysfunction
  • gynecomastia
  • chest pain
  • speech disorder
  • hemorrhoids
  • worsening of urinary obstruction
  • hematuria
  • pyuria
  • cystitis
  • decreased urine flow
  • urinary tract infection
  • urethral pain
  • worsening frequency of urination
  • insomnia
  • back pain
  • weakness
  • fever
  • fatigue
  • ejaculation disorder
  • increased sweating
  • skeletal pain
  • shingles
  • bladder carcinoma
  • angina
  • cerebral infarction
  • bronchiectasis
  • retrograde ejaculation

Not everyone experiences these, and they can vary from person to person.

Storage

Store this medication in a tightly sealed container that protects it from light, and keep it at room temperature between 1 degree and 30 degrees Celsius. Storing it this way can maintain the medication's effectiveness and prevent deterioration.

Appearance and packaging

Appearance

White round tablet

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 300 tablets/bottle

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