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Research Notes on Alfuzosin
The American Cancer Society classifies prostate cancer as the most common form of cancer among U.S. men. Benign enlargement of the prostate is a problem that can occur in men as they get older. A way to prevent overall clinical progression of benign prostatic hypertrophy (BPH) in men is to prescribe patients with the drug alfuzosin (known as brand names Uroxatral and Xatral). In addition, it can treat urinary incontinence which is a common problem with an enlarged prostate.
Fast Facts
- Is a type of Alpha-blocker medicine.
- Was approved by the FDA for treatment of BPH in June 2003.
- Doctors recommend a daily dose of 10 mg.
- The tablets should not be chewed or crushed, but swallowed whole.
- The tablet should be taken immediately after the same meal each day.
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Latest Headlines on Alfuzosin
What is Alfuzosin?
- Sanofi-Aventis: Uroxatral (Alfuzosin HCl Extended-Release Tablets) | Xatral® (Alfuzosin)
- MediResource (via MedBroadcast): Xatral: Alfuzosin Drug Information
- U.S. Food and Drug Administration: Uroxatral: Alfuzosin Hydrochloride
- Wikipedia: Alfuzosin
What Are The Uses for Alfuzosin?
- eMedicine: The Use of Alfuzosin for Prostate Hyperplasia, Benign
- Medline (via UpToDate): Alfuzosin for Treatment of Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms Compatible With Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia: A Systematic Review of Efficacy and Adverse Effects
- NetDoctor: Xatral (Alfuzosin) Uses
- WebMD: Alfuzosin Oral Uses
What Are The Side Effects, Interactions and Precautions for Alfuzosin?
- Drugs.com: Alfuzosin Side Effects
- RxList: Side Effects of Uroxatral: Alfuzosin HCl
- Uroxatral: Side Effects of Uroxatral
What are the Alternatives to Alfuzosin?
- Acupuncture.com: Alternative Drug Treatment
- Healthwise (via WebMD): Alpha-Blockers for Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia
- FreshPatents: Treatment of Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia Using Energolytic Agents
What are the Holistic Alternatives to Alfuzosin?
- Health Factor: Qian Lie Kang Chinese Medicine Tablets: To Maintain Prostate Gland Health
- HerbalEd.org: Saw Palmetto: An Excellent Remedy in Benign Prostatic Hypertrophy (BPH) and Related Urinary Maladies
- WholeHealthMD: Prostate Problems
Wisdom, Blogs and Message Boards about Alfuzosin
- altMD: Herbal Remedy to Rescue Men's Prostates
- Prostate Princess: Enlarged Prostate’s (BPH) Standard Medical Treatments
- WordPress (via Dr. Chin’s Health Blog): Prostate Problems -- Enlarged Prostate
Clinical Trials for Alfuzosin
Controversy and Lawsuits about Alfuzosin
- Bloomberg: Sanofi-Aventis Sues Over Generic Prostate Medicine (Update 4)
- Securities and Exchange Commission Information (SEC Info): FDA Cardiovascular and Renal Drugs Advisory Committee Votes That Alfuzosin is Not Associated With a Clinically-Relevant Prolongation of the QT Interval
Foundations and Support Groups of Alfuzosin
- American Urological Foundation: Official Site
- Prostate Cancer Foundation: Official Site
- The Prostate Net: Official Site
Scientific and Medical Journal Articles on Alfuzosin
- Doctor's Guide: Alfuzosin News Articles
- JAMA: Alfuzosin Archived Medical Journal Article
- PubMed Central: Alfuzosin Aticles for the Past 5 Years
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- Reviewer: Tara Salamone
- Supervised by: The OrganizedWisdom Physician Review Team
- Last update: Oct. 14, 2009
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