Alfuzosin Hydrochloride
Generic Name: alfuzosin hydrochloride
Brand Names:
Alfuzosin Hydrochloride
11 DESCRIPTION Each alfuzosin hydrochloride extended-release tablet USP contains 10 mg alfuzosin hydrochloride USP as the active ingredient. Alfuzosin hydrochloride USP is a white to off-white crystalline powder that melts at approximately 240°C. It is freely soluble in water, sparingly soluble in alcohol, and practically insoluble in dichloromethane. Alfuzosin hydrochloride is (R,S)-N-[3-[(4-amino-6,7-dimethoxy-2-quinazolinyl) methylamino] propyl] tetrahydro-2-furancarboxamide hydrochloride.
Overview
11 DESCRIPTION Each alfuzosin hydrochloride extended-release tablet USP contains 10 mg alfuzosin hydrochloride USP as the active ingredient. Alfuzosin hydrochloride USP is a white to off-white crystalline powder that melts at approximately 240°C. It is freely soluble in water, sparingly soluble in alcohol, and practically insoluble in dichloromethane. Alfuzosin hydrochloride is (R,S)-N-[3-[(4-amino-6,7-dimethoxy-2-quinazolinyl) methylamino] propyl] tetrahydro-2-furancarboxamide hydrochloride.
Uses
1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE Alfuzosin hydrochloride extended-release tablets are indicated for the treatment of signs and symptoms of benign prostatic hyperplasia. Alfuzosin hydrochloride extended-release tablets are an alpha adrenergic antagonist, indicated for the treatment of signs and symptoms of benign prostatic hyperplasia. (1) Important Limitations of Use: Alfuzosin hydrochloride extended-release tablets are not indicated for treatment of hypertension. (1.1) Alfuzosin hydrochloride extended-release tablets are not indicated for use in the pediatric population. (1.1 , 8.4 , 12.3 ) 1.1 Important Limitations of Use Alfuzosin hydrochloride extended-release tablets are not indicated for the treatment of hypertension.
Dosage
2 DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION The recommended dosage is one 10 mg alfuzosin hydrochloride extended-release tablet once daily. The extent of absorption of alfuzosin is 50% lower under fasting conditions. Therefore, alfuzosin hydrochloride extended-release tablets should be taken with food and with the same meal each day. The tablets should not be chewed or crushed. 10 mg once daily with food and with the same meal each day. (2) Tablets should not be chewed or crushed (2 , 12.3)
Side Effects
6 ADVERSE REACTIONS Most common adverse reactions in clinical studies (incidence ≥2% and at a higher incidence than placebo): dizziness, upper respiratory tract infection, headache, fatigue. (6.1) To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact Rising Pharma Holdings, Inc. at 1-844-874-7464 or FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or www.fda.gov/medwatch. 6.1 Clinical Trials Experience Because clinical trials are conducted under widely varying conditions, adverse reaction rates observed in the clinical trials of a drug cannot be directly compared to rates in the clinical trials of another drug and may not reflect the rates observed in clinical practice.
Interactions
7 DRUG INTERACTIONS Concomitant use of PDE5 inhibitors with alpha adrenergic antagonists, including alfuzosin hydrochloride extended-release tablets, can potentially cause symptomatic hypotension (5.4 , 7.4) 7.1 CYP3A4 Inhibitors Alfuzosin hydrochloride extended-release tablets are contraindicated for use with potent CYP3A4 inhibitors such as ketoconazole, itraconazole, or ritonavir, since alfuzosin blood levels are increased [see Contraindications (4) , Warnings and Precautions (5.4) and Clinical Pharmacology (12.3) ] . 7.2 Alpha Adrenergic Antagonists The pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic interactions between alfuzosin hydrochloride extended-release tablets and other alpha adrenergic antagonists have not been determined.
Warnings
5 WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS Postural hypotension/syncope: Care should be taken in patients with symptomatic hypotension or who have had a hypotensive response to other medications or are concomitantly treated with antihypertensive medication or nitrates (5.1) Use with caution in patients with severe renal impairment (creatinine clearance <30 mL/min) (5.2 , 8.6 , 12.3) Use with caution in patients with mild hepatic impairment (5.3 , 8.7 , 12.3) Should not be used in combination with other alpha adrenergic antagonists (5.4 , 7.2) Prostate carcinoma should be ruled out prior to treatment (5.5) Intraoperative Floppy Iris Syndrome (IFIS) during cataract surgery may require modifications to the surgical technique (5.6) Discontinue alfuzosin hydrochloride extended-release tablets if symptoms of an... 4 CONTRAINDICATIONS Alfuzosin hydrochloride extended-release tablets are contraindicated for use: in patients with moderate or severe hepatic impairment (Childs-Pugh categories B and C), since alfuzosin blood levels are increased in these patients [see Use in Specific Populations (8.7) and Clinical Pharmacology (12.3) ] .
Pregnancy
8.1 Pregnancy Risk Summary Alfuzosin hydrochloride extended-release tablets are not indicated for use in women. There are no adequate data on the developmental risk associated with use of alfuzosin hydrochloride extended-release tablets in pregnant women. Based on findings from animal studies, alfuzosin administered during the period of organogenesis was not teratogenic, embryotoxic or fetotoxic at up to 1200 times the MRHD of 10 mg via AUC in rats and 3 times in rabbits, via body surface area. In the U.S.
Storage
16 HOW SUPPLIED/STORAGE AND HANDLING Alfuzosin Hydrochloride Extended-Release Tablets USP, 10 mg are white to off-white, round, biconvex, film-coated tablets, debossed with ‘X’ on one side and ‘23’ on other side.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Alfuzosin Hydrochloride used for?▼
1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE Alfuzosin hydrochloride extended-release tablets are indicated for the treatment of signs and symptoms of benign prostatic hyperplasia. Alfuzosin hydrochloride extended-release tablets are an alpha adrenergic antagonist, indicated for the treatment of signs and symptoms of benign prostatic hyperplasia. (1) Important Limitations of Use: Alfuzosin hydrochloride extended-release tablets are not indicated for treatment of hypertension. (1.1) Alfuzosin hydrochloride extended-release tablets are not indicated for use in the pediatric population. (1.1 , 8.4 , 12.3 ) 1.1 Important Limitations of Use Alfuzosin hydrochloride extended-release tablets are not indicated for the treatment of hypertension.
What are the side effects of Alfuzosin Hydrochloride?▼
6 ADVERSE REACTIONS Most common adverse reactions in clinical studies (incidence ≥2% and at a higher incidence than placebo): dizziness, upper respiratory tract infection, headache, fatigue. (6.1) To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact Rising Pharma Holdings, Inc. at 1-844-874-7464 or FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or www.fda.gov/medwatch. 6.1 Clinical Trials Experience Because clinical trials are conducted under widely varying conditions, adverse reaction rates observed in the clinical trials of a drug cannot be directly compared to rates in the clinical trials of another drug and may not reflect the rates observed in clinical practice.
Can I take Alfuzosin Hydrochloride during pregnancy?▼
8.1 Pregnancy Risk Summary Alfuzosin hydrochloride extended-release tablets are not indicated for use in women. There are no adequate data on the developmental risk associated with use of alfuzosin hydrochloride extended-release tablets in pregnant women. Based on findings from animal studies, alfuzosin administered during the period of organogenesis was not teratogenic, embryotoxic or fetotoxic at up to 1200 times the MRHD of 10 mg via AUC in rats and 3 times in rabbits, via body surface area. In the U.S.
What are the important warnings for Alfuzosin Hydrochloride?▼
5 WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS Postural hypotension/syncope: Care should be taken in patients with symptomatic hypotension or who have had a hypotensive response to other medications or are concomitantly treated with antihypertensive medication or nitrates (5.1) Use with caution in patients with severe renal impairment (creatinine clearance <30 mL/min) (5.2 , 8.6 , 12.3) Use with caution in patients with mild hepatic impairment (5.3 , 8.7 , 12.3) Should not be used in combination with other alpha adrenergic antagonists (5.4 , 7.2) Prostate carcinoma should be ruled out prior to treatment (5.5) Intraoperative Floppy Iris Syndrome (IFIS) during cataract surgery may require modifications to the surgical technique (5.6) Discontinue alfuzosin hydrochloride extended-release tablets if symptoms of an... 4 CONTRAINDICATIONS Alfuzosin hydrochloride extended-release tablets are contraindicated for use: in patients with moderate or severe hepatic impairment (Childs-Pugh categories B and C), since alfuzosin blood levels are increased in these patients [see Use in Specific Populations (8.7) and Clinical Pharmacology (12.3) ] .
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