Ingredient

Alfuzosin Hydrochloride

Alfuzosin hydrochloride is a medication that alleviates urination disorders caused by benign prostatic hyperplasia.

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MFDS ingredient code M222874

What does it do?

Alfuzosin hydrochloride belongs to the class of alpha-1 adrenergic receptor antagonists. It is primarily used to improve urinary symptoms in patients with benign prostatic hyperplasia. This compound relaxes the muscles in the prostate and bladder neck to facilitate urine flow.

Alfuzosin hydrochloride blocks the alpha-1 receptors in the prostate and bladder neck, leading to muscle relaxation. This widens the passage for urine flow, making urination easier. Consequently, it alleviates urinary difficulties caused by benign prostatic hyperplasia.

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Good to know

Compared to other alpha-1 antagonists, alfuzosin hydrochloride acts primarily and selectively on the prostate and bladder neck, proving effective for improving urination. Its effect on lowering blood pressure is relatively mild, making it fairly safe for use in patients with hypertension.

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SourceKorea Ministry of Food and Drug Safety (Drug Safety Korea)

Product approval information is based on drug information provided by the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety.
Ingredient and class descriptions are not part of MFDS data and were written separately by Cashdoc.
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