Sildostat Benefits & Uses

Sildostat is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Enlarged Prostate

Sildostat Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group	Dosage
Adult	Disease: Enlarged Prostate Before or After Meal: With meal Single Maximum Dose: 8 mg Dosage Form: Capsule Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: For course duration follow doctor's advice
Geriatric	Disease: Enlarged Prostate Before or After Meal: With meal Single Maximum Dose: 8 mg Dosage Form: Capsule Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: For course duration follow doctor's advice

Sildostat Related Warnings

Is the use of Sildostat safe for pregnant women?

Not Used by Women

Not Used By Women
Is the use of Sildostat safe during breastfeeding?

Not Used by Women

Not Used By Women
What is the effect of Sildostat on the Kidneys?

Kidney can be affected by Sildostat. If you experience any unwanted effects of this drug, stop taking it. You should take it again only after medical advice.

Moderate
What is the effect of Sildostat on the Liver?

There may be an adverse effect on the liver after taking Sildostat. If you observe any side effects on your body then stop taking this drug. Take this medicine again only if your doctor advises you to do so.

Moderate
What is the effect of Sildostat on the Heart?

Side effects of Sildostat rarely affect the heart.

Mild

Severe Interaction of Sildostat with Other Drugs

Sildostat should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Ketoconazole

Clarithromycin

Ritonavir

Sildenafil

Moderate

Verapamil

Diltiazem

Sildostat Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Sildostat unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Drug Allergy
Kidney Disease
Liver Disease
Low Blood Pressure
Cataract

Frequently asked Questions about Sildostat

Is this Sildostat habit forming or addictive?

No, there is no any evidence that Sildostat is addictive.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

After taking Sildostat you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Sildostat is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

No, Sildostat is not used to treat mental disorders.

No

Sildostat Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Sildostat

There is no information on the effects of taking Sildostat with food, because this topic has not been scientifically researched yet.

Unknown
Interaction between Alcohol and Sildostat

No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Sildostat with alcohol will be.

Unknown