Adlante 4mg Capsule

About

Adlante 4mg Capsule is an alpha-blocker, a medication class primarily used to manage benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) and essential hypertension. It exerts its therapeutic effects by selectively blocking alpha-1 adrenergic receptors found in the smooth muscle of the prostate, bladder neck, and arterial walls. In the context of BPH, this blockade leads to the relaxation of smooth muscles in the prostate and bladder neck, significantly improving urine flow and alleviating bothersome urinary symptoms such as hesitancy, urgency, and frequent urination. For hypertension, the relaxation of smooth muscle in blood vessel walls results in vasodilation, which effectively lowers blood pressure. Adlante is particularly beneficial for patients who present with both conditions, offering a dual therapeutic advantage by addressing both urinary symptoms and elevated blood pressure simultaneously, thereby enhancing overall patient comfort and health.

Uses

• Treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH).
• Management of essential hypertension.
• Relief of urinary symptoms associated with BPH.
• Adjunctive therapy in certain cases of pheochromocytoma.

Directions For Use

Take one capsule orally once daily, preferably at bedtime, with or without food, as directed by your physician.

Benefits

• Relieves urinary symptoms of BPH.
• Effectively lowers high blood pressure.
• Improves urine flow in men with BPH.
• Can be used for both BPH and hypertension.
• Generally well-tolerated with proper titration.
• Reduces the need for surgical intervention in BPH.

Side Effects

• Dizziness
• Postural hypotension (orthostatic hypotension)
• Headache
• Fatigue
• Nasal congestion
• Palpitations
• Nausea
• Diarrhea
• Ejaculation disorders
• Priapism (rare)
• Intraoperative Floppy Iris Syndrome (IFIS)
• Edema

Safety Measures

• Alcohol - Alcohol can increase the hypotensive effects of Adlante, especially orthostatic hypotension, leading to dizziness or fainting. Avoid or limit alcohol.
• Pregnancy - Adlante is not indicated for use in women and should not be used during pregnancy.
• Breastfeeding - Adlante is not indicated for use in women and should not be used during breastfeeding.
• Liver - Use with caution in patients with severe hepatic impairment. Dosage adjustments may be necessary, and liver function should be monitored.
• Kidney - No specific dosage adjustment is typically required for patients with renal impairment, but caution is advised.
• Lung - Adlante generally does not have direct effects on lung function. However, nasal congestion can occur as a side effect.

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