Unimed Unihealth Pharmaceuticals Ltd.

Rapasin 4 mg Capsule

Name: Rapasin 4 mg Capsule
Brand: Unimed Unihealth Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
SKU: 225-0455-049

Silodosin · 4 mg

Medicine information: uses, dosage, side effects ↓

Prescription required Capsule

Also available as: 8 mg (Capsule)

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Product details

Generic name: Silodosin
Strength: 4 mg
Dosage form: Capsule
Manufacturer / brand: Unimed Unihealth Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
SKU: 225-0455-049

Medicine information: Silodosin

Indications

Selective alpha-1A blocker for:

Urinary symptoms of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) in men
Helping passage of lower ureteric stones (medical expulsive therapy, off-label)

Dosage & administration

Adults (men): 8 mg once daily with a meal (same time each day).

Moderate kidney impairment (CrCl 30–50): 4 mg once daily.
Capsule may be opened and sprinkled on applesauce if hard to swallow (some products).

Contraindications

Severe kidney impairment (CrCl < 30), severe liver impairment
Use with strong CYP3A4 inhibitors (ketoconazole, itraconazole, clarithromycin, ritonavir)
Allergy to silodosin

Side effects

Very common: retrograde ejaculation / reduced or absent semen (harmless, reversible).

Common: dizziness, low blood pressure on standing, nasal congestion, diarrhoea, headache.

Rare: fainting, liver test changes, allergic reactions.

Precautions & warnings

Rise slowly; caution driving until you know its effect.
Tell the eye surgeon before cataract surgery (intraoperative floppy iris syndrome).
Rule out prostate cancer before treatment.

Pregnancy & breastfeeding

Not indicated for women.

Interactions

Strong CYP3A4 inhibitors (contraindicated); moderate ones (diltiazem, erythromycin, verapamil) — caution
Other alpha-blockers (avoid)
PDE-5 inhibitors (sildenafil, tadalafil), antihypertensives — low blood pressure
Ciclosporin (P-gp inhibitors) — avoid

Overdose

Low blood pressure, dizziness. Lie flat; seek medical care.

Storage

Store below 30°C, protected from light and moisture.

This information is for general reference only. Always follow the dose prescribed by your doctor and ask a doctor or pharmacist before taking any medicine.