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Written By Santoshini Reddy G , M Pharmacy
Reviewed By Dr Aneela Siddabathuni , MPharma., PhD
Silozen 8 Tablet is used to treat the symptoms of an enlarged prostate gland (benign prostatic hyperplasia - BPH) in men. It contains Silodosin, which works by relaxing the muscles of the bladder and prostate gland. This helps in relieving the symptoms of benign prostatic hyperplasia and makes it easier to pass water, thereby increasing urine output and flow. In some cases, it may cause common side effects such as ejaculation disorders (orgasm with reduced or no sperm), dizziness, diarrhoea, stuffy nose (nasal congestion), and orthostatic hypotension (sudden lowering in blood pressure leading to dizziness on standing). Before taking this medicine, you should tell your doctor if you are allergic to any of its components and about all the medications you are taking and pre-existing medical conditions.
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Composition :

SILODOSIN-8MG

Manufacturer/Marketer :

EVERVITAL LIFESCIENCES

Consume Type :

ORAL

Return Policy :

3 Days Returnable

Expires on or after :

Jan-27

About Silozen 8 Tablet

Silozen 8 Tablet is used to treat the symptoms of an enlarged prostate gland (benign prostatic hyperplasia - BPH) in men. Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) is a condition in which there is an enlargement of the prostate gland due to the multiplication of the cells, mostly in men above 50 years of age. The growth of the prostate gland is non-cancerous in nature.

Silozen 8 Tablet contains ‘Silodosin’ that works by blocking the receptors (alpha 1) located in the prostate, bladder and urethra (urine pipe), thereby relaxing the muscles of the bladder and prostate gland. This helps in relieving the symptoms of benign prostatic hyperplasia and makes it easier to pass water, thereby increasing urine output and flow. 

You are advised to take Silozen 8 Tablet for as long as your doctor has prescribed it for you, depending on your medical condition. In some cases, Silozen 8 Tablet may cause common side-effects such as ejaculation disorders (orgasm with reduced or no sperm), dizziness, diarrhoea, stuffy nose (nasal congestion), and orthostatic hypotension (sudden lowering in blood pressure leading to dizziness on standing). Most of these side effects do not require medical attention and will resolve gradually over time. However, you are advised to talk to your doctor if you experience these side effects persistently.

Inform your doctor if you have low blood pressure or liver or kidney disease. Silozen 8 Tablet is intended for use in men only; women should not take Silozen 8 Tablet , especially pregnant or breastfeeding women. Silozen 8 Tablet should not be given to children as safety and efficacy have not been established. Silozen 8 Tablet may cause dizziness, so drive with caution. Avoid or limit alcohol consumption along with Silozen 8 Tablet as it could lead to increased dizziness. Inform your doctor about your health condition and medications to rule out any side effects.

Uses of Silozen 8 Tablet

Treatment of Benign prostatic hyperplasia (enlarged prostate).

Directions for Use

Take Silozen 8 Tablet with food. Swallow Silozen 8 Tablet as a whole with water; do not crush or break it. Your doctor will advise for how long you need to take Silozen 8 Tablet depending upon your medical condition.

Medicinal Benefits

Silozen 8 Tablet belongs to the group of medicines called alpha-blockers used to treat the symptoms of an enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia), mostly in men above 50 years of age. Silozen 8 Tablet works by blocking the receptors (alpha 1) located in the prostate, bladder and urethra (urine pipe), thereby relaxing the muscles of the bladder and prostate gland. This helps in relieving the symptoms of benign prostatic hyperplasia and makes it easier to pass water, thereby increasing urine output and flow. 

How Silozen 8 Tablet Works

Silozen 8 Tablet contains ‘Silodosin’ that works by blocking the receptors (alpha 1) located in the prostate, bladder and urethra (urine pipe), thereby relaxing the muscles of the bladder and prostate gland. This helps in relieving the symptoms of benign prostatic hyperplasia and makes it easier to pass water, thereby increasing urine output and flow.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Side Effects of Silozen 8 Tablet

  • Ejaculation disorders (orgasm with reduced or no sperm)
  • Dizziness
  • Diarrhoea
  • Stuffy nose (nasal congestion)
  • Orthostatic hypotension (sudden lowering in blood pressure leading to dizziness on standing)

What if I have taken an overdose of Silozen 8 Tablet

Do not take more than the prescribed dose of Silozen 8 Tablet as it may cause overdose. The symptoms of overdose include fainting, dizziness, blurred vision or lightheadedness. If you suspect you have taken overdose or notice signs of overdose, please consult a doctor immediately.

Drug Warnings

Do not take Silozen 8 Tablet if you are allergic to Silodosin, any alpha 1 blockers or any of the components in Silozen 8 Tablet . Inform your doctor if you have low blood pressure, liver or kidney disease. Talk to your doctor before taking Silozen 8 Tablet if you are undergoing eye surgery (cataract surgery) as cases of intraoperative floppy iris syndrome (IFIS) have been found in some cases. Silozen 8 Tablet is intended for use in men only; women should not take Silozen 8 Tablet , especially pregnant or breastfeeding women. Silozen 8 Tablet should not be given to children as safety and efficacy have not been established. Silozen 8 Tablet may cause dizziness, so drive only if you are alert. Avoid or limit alcohol consumption along with Silozen 8 Tablet as it could lead to increased dizziness.

Drug-Drug Interactions

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SilodosinFosamprenavir
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SilodosinCeritinib
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SilodosinFosamprenavir
Critical
How does the drug interact with Silozen 8 Tablet 10's:
Co-administration of Fosamprenavir and Silozen 8 Tablet 10's together can increase the effect of Silozen 8 Tablet 10's which may lead to side effects including extremely low blood pressure, increased heart rate.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Fosamprenavir with Silozen 8 Tablet 10's together i not recommended as it can possibly result in an interaction, but it can be taken if a doctor has advised it. However, consult a doctor immediately if you experience any symptoms such as dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, headache, flushing, nasal congestion, or heart palpitation. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
SilodosinCeritinib
Critical
How does the drug interact with Silozen 8 Tablet 10's:
Co-administration of Ceritinib and Silozen 8 Tablet 10's together can increase the effect of Silozen 8 Tablet 10's and increase the risk for side effects.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Silozen 8 Tablet 10's and Ceritinib together is not recommended as it can possibly result in an interaction, but it can be taken if a doctor has advised it. However, consult a doctor immediately if you experience any symptoms such as dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, headache, flushing, nasal congestion, or heart palpitation. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
SilodosinTelaprevir
Critical
How does the drug interact with Silozen 8 Tablet 10's:
Co-administration of Telaprevir and Silozen 8 Tablet 10's together can increase the effect of Silozen 8 Tablet 10's which may lead to side effects like extremely low blood pressure and increased heart rate.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Telaprevir and Silozen 8 Tablet 10's together is not recommended, but it can be taken if prescribed by a doctor. If you notice any of these signs - like dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, headache, flushing, nasal congestion, heart palpitation-call a doctor right away. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.
SilodosinTelithromycin
Critical
How does the drug interact with Silozen 8 Tablet 10's:
Co-administration of Telithromycin and Silozen 8 Tablet 10's together can increase the effect of Silozen 8 Tablet 10's which may lead to side effects like extremely low blood pressure and increased heart rate.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Telithromycin and Silozen 8 Tablet 10's together is not recommended, but it can be taken if prescribed by a doctor. If you notice any of these signs like dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, headache, flushing, nasal congestion, heart palpitation, call a doctor right away. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.
SilodosinTelaprevir
Critical
How does the drug interact with Silozen 8 Tablet 10's:
Co-administration of Telaprevir and Silozen 8 Tablet 10's together can increase the effect of Silozen 8 Tablet 10's which may lead to side effects like extremely low blood pressure and increased heart rate.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Telaprevir and Silozen 8 Tablet 10's together is not recommended, but it can be taken if prescribed by a doctor. If you notice any of these signs - like dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, headache, flushing, nasal congestion, heart palpitation-call a doctor right away. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.
SilodosinRitonavir
Critical
How does the drug interact with Silozen 8 Tablet 10's:
Coadministration of Silozen 8 Tablet 10's with Ritonavir can significantly increase the blood levels and effects of Silozen 8 Tablet 10's, and this may cause low blood pressure and increase heart rate, especially when you rise from a sitting or lying position.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Ritonavir and Silozen 8 Tablet 10's together is not recommended, but it can be taken if prescribed by a doctor. If you notice any of these signs - like dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, headache, flushing, nasal congestion, heart palpitation-call a doctor right away. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.
SilodosinItraconazole
Critical
How does the drug interact with Silozen 8 Tablet 10's:
Coadministration of Itraconazole with Silozen 8 Tablet 10's can increase the blood levels and effects of Silozen 8 Tablet 10's, which may lead to side effects including extremely low blood pressure and increased heart rate.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Itraconazole with Silozen 8 Tablet 10's together is not recommended as it can possibly result in an interaction, but it can be taken if a doctor has advised it. However, consult a doctor immediately if you experience any symptoms such as dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, headache, flushing, nasal congestion, or heart palpitation. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
SilodosinAmprenavir
Critical
How does the drug interact with Silozen 8 Tablet 10's:
Co-administration of Amprenavir and Silozen 8 Tablet 10's together can increase the effect of Silozen 8 Tablet 10's which may lead to extremely low blood pressure, increased heart rate and other side effects.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Amprenavir and Silozen 8 Tablet 10's together is avoided, but it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. However, consult a doctor immediately if you experience any symptoms such as dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, headache, flushing, nasal congestion, or heart palpitation. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
SilodosinBoceprevir
Critical
How does the drug interact with Silozen 8 Tablet 10's:
Co-administration of Boceprevir and Silozen 8 Tablet 10's together can increase the effect of Silozen 8 Tablet 10's which may lead to side effects including extremely low blood pressure, increased heart rate.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Boceprevir and Silozen 8 Tablet 10's together is not recommended as it can possibly result in an interaction, but it can be taken if a doctor has advised it. However, consult a doctor immediately if you experience any symptoms such as dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, headache, flushing, nasal congestion, or heart palpitation. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
SilodosinCobicistat
Critical
How does the drug interact with Silozen 8 Tablet 10's:
Co-administration of Cobicistat and Silozen 8 Tablet 10's together can increase the effect of Silozen 8 Tablet 10's which may lead to side effects including extremely low blood pressure, increased heart rate.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Cobicistat with Silozen 8 Tablet 10's together is not recommended as it can possibly result in an interaction, but it can be taken if a doctor has advised it. However, consult a doctor immediately if you experience any symptoms such as dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, headache, flushing, nasal congestion, or heart palpitation. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.

Drug-Food Interactions

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No Drug - Food interactions found in our database. Some may be unknown. Consult your doctor for what to avoid during medication.

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Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Urinate as soon as you feel the urge.
  • Avoid excess caffeine and alcohol consumption.
  • Maintain a healthy diet and exercise regularly.
  • Practice kegel exercises to strengthen pelvic muscles.
  • Reduce stress levels by doing yoga or meditation. Nervousness can increase the frequency of urination.

Habit Forming

No

Therapeutic Class

BPH AGENTS

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Alcohol

Caution

You are recommended to avoid or limit alcohol consumption while taking Silozen 8 Tablet as it may cause increased dizziness.

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Pregnancy

Unsafe

Silozen 8 Tablet is intended for use in men only; women should not take Silozen 8 Tablet , especially pregnant women.

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Breast Feeding

Unsafe

Silozen 8 Tablet is intended for use in men only; women should not take Silozen 8 Tablet , especially breastfeeding women.

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Driving

Unsafe

Silozen 8 Tablet may cause dizziness. Do not drive or operate heavy machinery if you experience dizziness.

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Liver

Unsafe

Silozen 8 Tablet should not be used if you have severe liver impairment. Please consult your doctor if you have a liver impairment or any concerns regarding this.

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Kidney

Caution

Dose adjustment may be necessary. Please consult your doctor if you have kidney impairment or any concerns regarding this.

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Children

Unsafe

Silozen 8 Tablet should not be given to children as the safety and efficacy have not been established.

FAQs

Silozen 8 Tablet is used to treat the symptoms of an enlarged prostate gland (benign prostatic hyperplasia - BPH) in men.
Silozen 8 Tablet works by blocking the receptors (alpha 1) on the prostate gland, bladder and urethra (urine pipe), thereby relaxing the muscles of the bladder and prostate—this help in relieving the symptoms of benign prostatic hyperplasia and makes it easier to pass urine.
Silozen 8 Tablet may cause dizziness and drowsiness in rare cases. So, drive only if you are alert and avoid driving and operating machinery if you feel dizzy or drowsy.
Silozen 8 Tablet may affect fertility as it causes ejaculation disorders such as retrograde ejaculation (orgasm with less or no semen) and anejaculation (inability to ejaculate semen). However, this is a temporary effect as is reversible on discontinuation of Silozen 8 Tablet . Talk to your doctor if you have any concerns.
Diarrhoea might be a side-effect of Silozen 8 Tablet . Drink lots of fluids and eat non-spicy food if you experience diarrhoea. If you find blood in stools (tarry stools) or if you experience excess diarrhoea, consult your doctor. Do not take anti-diarrheal medicine on your own.
Orthostatic hypotension could be a side-effect of Silozen 8 Tablet . Orthostatic hypotension is a sudden lowering in blood pressure leading to dizziness on standing. If you experience this, do not try to stand up suddenly or start walking, instead lie down and get up slowly only when you feel better. People taking Silozen 8 Tablet are advised to regularly monitor their blood pressure levels to avoid such unpleasant events.
Do not take Silozen 8 Tablet after expiry. Expiry refers to the last date the manufacturer guarantees the potency (strength) of the medicine. Check the expiry date regularly and dispose of the medicine properly post expiry date.
Silozen 8 Tablet causes ejaculation disorders which could result in decreased erectile function. Talk to the doctor if you have any concerns.
No, Silozen 8 Tablet does not cause high blood pressure. In some cases, it might cause low blood pressure leading to dizziness on standing up suddenly.
Let your doctor know if you have had cataract surgery or are due to undergo cataract surgery, as Silozen 8 Tablet may affect the pupil of the eye during cataract surgery. In some cases, intraoperative floppy iris syndrome (IFIS, loss of muscle tone in the iris) has been found.
Silozen 8 Tablet should be taken as prescribed by the doctor. Take Silozen 8 Tablet with a meal at around the same time daily.
It is advised to take Silozen 8 Tablet for as long as your doctor has prescribed it for you, depending on your medical condition.
Silozen 8 Tablet may cause hypotension (low blood pressure), especially during the initial doses. Regularly monitor blood pressure and be cautious while driving or operating machinery.
Silozen 8 Tablet contains Silodosin, which belongs to the group of medicines called alpha-blockers used to treat the symptoms of an enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia).
Consult the doctor before taking sildenafil with Silozen 8 Tablet as combining these two medicines can lower the blood pressure and increase the risk of lightheadedness, dizziness, fainting, headache, flushing and nasal congestion.
Side effects of Silozen 8 Tablet include ejaculation disorders (orgasm with reduced or no sperm), dizziness, diarrhoea, stuffy nose (nasal congestion), and orthostatic hypotension (sudden lowering in blood pressure leading to dizziness on standing). Talk to your doctor if any of the side effects persist or worsen.

Country of origin

India

Manufacturer/Marketer address

403, Vishala Empire, Ranasan Toll Plaza, Naroda - Muthia, Ahmedabad - 382330. Gujarat
Other Info - SIL0717

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