Treatment to relax prostate and bladder muscles
Alfoo is a medication primarily used for the treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). It helps relieve symptoms like difficulty urinating, weak urine flow, and the feeling of incomplete bladder emptying.
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The active ingredient in Alfoo is alfuzosin, which is an alpha-1 blocker. Alpha-1 blockers work by relaxing the smooth muscles in your prostate gland and the bladder neck, normalizing urine flow and reducing the symptoms of BPH. This muscular relaxation allows for fewer problems when urinating and better urine flow.
It's important to remember that, while Alfoo can help with BPH symptoms, it won't always reduce the size of the prostate gland itself. It mostly treats the symptoms of an enlarged prostate.
Alfoo works by inhibiting alpha-1 adrenergic receptors in the prostate gland and bladder neck. Blocking these alpha-1 receptors prevents the smooth muscles around the prostate and bladder neck to contract tightly. This helps to relax these muscles and allows for easier urination and relief from the urinary symptoms associated with BPH.
Compared with other alpha-blockers, Alfoo has proven to be associated with a lower rate of sexual dysfunction and is safer to use if you have heart problems.
The typical starting dose for Alfoo is 10 mg once daily, taken after the same meal each day. However, it's important to note that your dosage may vary based on your individual needs, medical history, and any other medications that you may be taking. Your doctor will determine the most appropriate dose for you based on these factors.
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Alfoo should be taken consistently after the same meal each day, preferably during your the evening meal, to enhance its absorption and lower the possibility of side effects such as dizziness.
It's important to swallow the tablet whole, without crushing or breaking it. Maintaining a regular schedule by taking Alfoo at the same time daily helps ensure a steady level of the medication in your body.
The time it takes for Alfoo to help with your BPH can vary from person to person. Some may notice an improvement in their symptoms within the first few weeks of starting Alfoo. While for others, any noticeable results could take months.
Patience is key when taking Alfoo or any other BPH medication, as it takes time for the medication to work on relaxing the muscles around the prostate and bladder neck.
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Alfuzosin for treatment of lower urinary tract symptoms compatible with benign prostatic hyperplasia: A systematic review of efficacy and adverse effects,
Urology, Volume 66, Issue 4, 2005, Pages 780-788, ISSN 0090-4295
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