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Does Sildura And Sildura Combo Pack Has Same Ingredients?
I am given a drs pres. For Sildura tablet by my dr. The drug is available as Sildura combo pack. A capsule of silodosin and dulasterides soligelatin capsule and labelled as Sildura 8. Can I take this combination. Kindly advice. Sesame. E mail YYYY@YYYY
Mon, 7 Nov 2016
Hi & Welcome.
Both the mentioned drugs are used to treat the problems with urination, hesitancy, incomplete emptying, increased urgency & retention of urine associated with enlarged prostate gland.
However, they differ in their composition.
1. Sildura contains Silodosin which is an alpha-blocker. It works by relaxing muscles in the prostate and urinary bladder, which helps to improve urine flow and reduce symptoms of BPH.
2. Whereas Sildura combo pack contains Siodosin and Dutasteride.
Dutasteride is a 5-alpha-reductase inhibitor, which is also prescribed for an enlarged prostate treatment. It blocks the production of a male hormone (testosterone) and helps in the reduction of the size of the enlarged prostate gland.
Taking Sildura combo pack instead of Sildura (alone) can more effectively improve symptoms, urinary flow, and quality of life. The combo pack also prevents BPH from getting worse. But there may be more side effects.
There may be side effects from each drug.
So, consult your treating urologist for proper instruction and guidance.
Hope this will help.
Take care.
Both the mentioned drugs are used to treat the problems with urination, hesitancy, incomplete emptying, increased urgency & retention of urine associated with enlarged prostate gland.
However, they differ in their composition.
1. Sildura contains Silodosin which is an alpha-blocker. It works by relaxing muscles in the prostate and urinary bladder, which helps to improve urine flow and reduce symptoms of BPH.
2. Whereas Sildura combo pack contains Siodosin and Dutasteride.
Dutasteride is a 5-alpha-reductase inhibitor, which is also prescribed for an enlarged prostate treatment. It blocks the production of a male hormone (testosterone) and helps in the reduction of the size of the enlarged prostate gland.
Taking Sildura combo pack instead of Sildura (alone) can more effectively improve symptoms, urinary flow, and quality of life. The combo pack also prevents BPH from getting worse. But there may be more side effects.
There may be side effects from each drug.
So, consult your treating urologist for proper instruction and guidance.
Hope this will help.
Take care.
I find this answer helpful
Hi & Welcome.
Incomplete data like age, purpose of taking these medications, any associated medical problem, etc.
The said medications differ in their composition. However, both the medications are used to treat the problems with urination, hesitancy, incomplete emptying, increased urgency & retention of urine associated with enlarged prostate gland.
Sildura contains an alpha blocker (Silodosin) which acts by relaxing muscles in the prostate and urinary bladder, which helps to improve urine flow & reduce symptoms of benign prostatic enlargment.
Whereas Sildura combo pack contains Siodosin and Dutasteride.
Dutasteride is a 5-alpha-reductase inhibitor, which acts by preventing the production of a male hormone (testosterone) and thus helps in the reducton of the size of the enlarged prostate gland.
If taken, the Sildura Combo Pack is more effective in improving the symptoms of benign prostatic enlargement. But there may be more side effects due to Dutaseride which include decreased libido, failure to ejaculate, etc.
I would therefore advise you to consult your treating doctor for proper evaluation and instruction.
Hope this will work.
Incomplete data like age, purpose of taking these medications, any associated medical problem, etc.
The said medications differ in their composition. However, both the medications are used to treat the problems with urination, hesitancy, incomplete emptying, increased urgency & retention of urine associated with enlarged prostate gland.
Sildura contains an alpha blocker (Silodosin) which acts by relaxing muscles in the prostate and urinary bladder, which helps to improve urine flow & reduce symptoms of benign prostatic enlargment.
Whereas Sildura combo pack contains Siodosin and Dutasteride.
Dutasteride is a 5-alpha-reductase inhibitor, which acts by preventing the production of a male hormone (testosterone) and thus helps in the reducton of the size of the enlarged prostate gland.
If taken, the Sildura Combo Pack is more effective in improving the symptoms of benign prostatic enlargement. But there may be more side effects due to Dutaseride which include decreased libido, failure to ejaculate, etc.
I would therefore advise you to consult your treating doctor for proper evaluation and instruction.
Hope this will work.
I find this answer helpful
Dear Sir, Hi & Welcome.
They differ slightly in their composition.
Both these medications are used to treat symptoms associated with an enlarged prostate gland.
However, they differ in their composition.
1. Sildura contains Silodosin which is an alpha-blocker which works by relaxing muscles in the prostate and urinary bladder, which helps to improve urine flow and reduce symptoms of enlarged prostate.
2. Whereas Sildura combo pack contains Siodosin & Dutasteride.
Dutasteride is a 5-alpha-reductase inhibitor, which is also prescribed for an enlarged prostate. It blocks the production of a male hormone (testosterone) and helps in the reduction of the size of the enlarged prostate gland.
Taking Sildura combo pack instead of Sildura (alone) can more effectively improve symptoms, urinary flow, and quality of life. The combo pack also prevents prostatic enlargement from getting worse. But there may be more side effects.
There may be side effects from each drug.
In view of the above, you need to consult your treating doctor for an appropriate medication for your problem.
Hope this will work.
Best regards.
They differ slightly in their composition.
Both these medications are used to treat symptoms associated with an enlarged prostate gland.
However, they differ in their composition.
1. Sildura contains Silodosin which is an alpha-blocker which works by relaxing muscles in the prostate and urinary bladder, which helps to improve urine flow and reduce symptoms of enlarged prostate.
2. Whereas Sildura combo pack contains Siodosin & Dutasteride.
Dutasteride is a 5-alpha-reductase inhibitor, which is also prescribed for an enlarged prostate. It blocks the production of a male hormone (testosterone) and helps in the reduction of the size of the enlarged prostate gland.
Taking Sildura combo pack instead of Sildura (alone) can more effectively improve symptoms, urinary flow, and quality of life. The combo pack also prevents prostatic enlargement from getting worse. But there may be more side effects.
There may be side effects from each drug.
In view of the above, you need to consult your treating doctor for an appropriate medication for your problem.
Hope this will work.
Best regards.
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