Alfuzosin: Uses, Side Effects & Brands in Pakistan

Alfuzosin is an alpha-blocker. It is a prescription medicine used for enlarged prostate urinary symptoms and acute urinary retention. In Pakistan it is available as tablets, made by 2 different manufacturers. On this page you can read how it works, its common side effects and precautions, and compare the brands and prices available at Medimart.

How Alfuzosin works

Alfuzosin blocks alpha-1 receptors in the smooth muscle of the prostate and the neck of the bladder. The muscle relaxes, pressure on the urethra eases and urine flows more easily. It does not reduce the size of the prostate itself.

What is Alfuzosin used for?

• Enlarged prostate urinary symptoms and acute urinary retention

Alfuzosin is used to relieve the urinary symptoms of an enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia), such as a weak or interrupted stream, straining, a feeling that the bladder has not emptied and getting up at night to pass urine. It may also be given for a short time to help men pass urine again after a catheter is removed following acute urinary retention.

Side effects of Alfuzosin

Alfuzosin is usually well tolerated, though some men notice:

• Dizziness, especially on standing
• Headache
• Tiredness or weakness
• Nausea or stomach pain
• Stuffy nose

Get urgent medical help if you faint, have chest pain, develop yellowing of the skin or eyes, or have a painful erection lasting more than four hours.

Precautions and warnings

• Get up slowly from sitting or lying down, especially when you first start treatment, as your blood pressure can drop.
• Tell your doctor if you have liver disease, low blood pressure, heart disease or a heart rhythm problem.
• Some medicines, including certain antifungals, HIV medicines and other blood pressure medicines, can increase its effects, so mention everything you take.
• If you are due to have cataract surgery, tell the eye surgeon that you take Alfuzosin.
• Do not drive or operate machinery if you feel dizzy or tired.

Frequently asked questions about Alfuzosin

What is the price of Alfuzosin in Pakistan?

At Medimart, Alfuzosin products currently in stock range from Rs 429 to Rs 1,331 per pack, depending on the brand, strength and pack size. The lowest-priced option right now is Comforta 10mg Tablet at Rs 429. Prices are updated regularly, so the product list on this page always shows the latest price.

Which brands of Alfuzosin are available in Pakistan?

Alfuzosin is sold in Pakistan under brand names such as Comforta (Maq Pharma) and Xatral (Sanofi Aventis Pakistan Limited).

Do I need a prescription for Alfuzosin?

Yes. Alfuzosin is a prescription medicine in Pakistan. Use it only when a doctor has prescribed it, at the dose and for the time they advise.

Are all Alfuzosin brands the same?

Brands that contain the same amount of Alfuzosin in the same form are expected to work in the same way, although inactive ingredients, pack sizes and prices differ. Ask your doctor or pharmacist before switching from one brand to another.

Alfuzosin brands and prices in Pakistan

Medimart lists 3 products containing Alfuzosin from different manufacturers. Compare strengths, pack sizes and prices below and order online with cash on delivery.

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