Alpha-adrenoceptor blocker:Hypertension Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH)

Hypertension: 1–16 mg daily BPH: 1–8 mg daily XL preparation: 4–8 mg once daily

Molecular weight :547.6 (as mesilate)

%Protein binding :98

%Excreted unchanged in urine : <5

Volume of distribution (L/kg) :1–1.7

half-life – normal/ESRD (hrs) :22/Unchanged

20 to 50 : Dose as in normal renal function

10 to 20 : Dose as in normal renal function

<10 : Dose as in normal renal function

CAPD :Not dialysed. Dose as in normal renal function

HD :Not dialysed. Dose as in normal renal function

HDF/high flux :Unknown dialysability. Dose as in normal renal function

CAV/VVHD :Not dialysed. Dose as in normal renal function

Potentially hazardous interactions with other drugs

Anaesthetics: enhanced hypotensive effect

Antidepressants: enhanced hypotensive effect with MAOIs

Beta-blockers: enhanced hypotensive effect; increased risk of first dose hypotensive effect

Calcium-channel blockers: enhanced hypotensive effect, increased risk of first dose hypotensive effect

Diuretics: enhanced hypotensive effect, increased risk of first dose hypotensive effect

Moxisylyte: possibly severe postural hypotension when used in combination

Vardenafil, sildenafil and tadalafil: enhanced hypotensive effect, avoid concomitant use

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