Zatron XL Tablets (Alfuzosin Hydrochloride)

Adult dose

The recommended dose is 10mg once daily, taken immediately after the evening meal. Swallow the tablet whole at once without chewing. When administered as adjunctive therapy to catheterization for acute urinary retention associated with benign prostatic hyperplasia, the recommended dose is 10mg once daily, taken after a meal starting on the first day of catheterization. Take for 2-3 days while the catheter is in place and for 1 day after catheter removal, for a total of 3-4 days.

This medication contains alfuzosin and should not be administered to certain patients. For example, it is contraindicated for patients with allergies to this medication or its components, patients with orthostatic hypotension, those with severely impaired liver function, patients with very poor renal function, patients with bowel obstruction, those currently taking other alpha-blockers, and patients taking strong CYP3A4 inhibitors. Moreover, caution is needed when administering this medication. Patients currently taking blood pressure-lowering medications, those with symptoms of orthostatic hypotension, patients with coronary artery disease, and those with prolonged QT interval should use this medication carefully. Symptoms such as dizziness, fatigue, and sweating may appear when first taking this medication; therefore, it is advisable to rest lying down when these symptoms occur. Older adults may experience these symptoms more frequently, so extra caution is necessary. Taking this medication may cause side effects such as dizziness, headache, nausea, abdominal pain, constipation, upper respiratory infection, and fatigue. Rarely, serious side effects such as heart-related problems, skin rashes, and thrombocytopenia may occur, so if any abnormal symptoms arise, it is essential to consult a doctor immediately. This medication may induce a rare complication known as intraoperative floppy iris syndrome during cataract surgery, so patients scheduled for surgery must inform their ophthalmologist about the use of this medication. The tablets should be swallowed whole and not crushed or chewed, as this may lead to rapid absorption and increase the risk of side effects. Additionally, individuals who have previously taken other alpha-blockers or have a history of hypotension should exercise caution while taking this medication. This medication can cause erectile dysfunction, so if such symptoms occur, it must be reported to a doctor immediately. Taking this medication in conjunction with certain antihypertensives or nitrate preparations may increase the risk of hypotension; be sure to inform healthcare providers about any medications being taken together. This medication is not recommended for use in pregnant or breastfeeding women and is also not suitable for children. In the initial stages of treatment, dizziness or weakness may occur, so caution is necessary when driving or operating machinery. In the case of an overdose, hospitalization and appropriate treatment are required, and this medication is difficult to remove through dialysis. Finally, this medication should be stored out of reach of children, and it is safer not to transfer it to another container.

• Fainting
• dizziness
• headache
• vertigo
• syncope
• tachycardia
• angina
• intraoperative floppy iris syndrome
• upper respiratory tract infection
• bronchitis

This medication may be sensitive to air and moisture, so it must be stored in a tightly closed container. It is important to maintain a storage temperature of between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius at room temperature. By storing it this way, the effectiveness of the medication can be safely preserved.

Appearance

This medication is a round, film-coated tablet consisting of a total of three layers, with one white layer inserted between two yellow layers, and both sides are convex.

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 100 tablets/bottle