Xatral is in a class of drugs called alpha-adrenergic blockers. Xatral helps relax the muscles in the prostate and bladder neck, making it easier to urinate.
? Xatral is used to treat benign prostatic hyperplasia (enlarged prostate).
How to use this product
Take each dose with a full glass of water.
? Take Xatral after the same meal each day. Xatral should be taken just after eating food. Do not take it on an empty stomach.
? Do not crush, chew, or break the Xatral tablets. Swallow them whole. They are specially formulated to release the medication slowly in the body.
? It is important to take Xatral regularly to get the most benefit.
? Your doctor may want you to have blood tests or other medical evaluations during treatment with Xatral to monitor progress and side effects.
? Store Xatral at room temperature away from moisture and heat.
Side effects
? If you experience any of the following serious side effects, stop taking Xatral and seek emergency medical attention or contact your doctor immediately:
? an allergic reaction (difficulty breathing; closing of the throat; swelling of the lips, tongue, or face; or hives);
? new or worsening chest pain; or
? fainting.
? Other, less serious side effects may be more likely to occur. Continue to take Xatral and talk to your doctor if you experience
? dizziness or drowsiness;
? fatigue;
? headache; or
? symptoms of a cold or upper respiratory infection.
? Side effects other than those listed here may also occur. Talk to your doctor about any side effect that seems unusual or that is especially bothersome.
Precautions
? Before taking Xatral, tell your doctor if you
? have had an allergic reaction to Xatral or another alpha-blocker such as terazosin (Hytrin), prazosin (Minipress), doxazosin (Cardura), or guanadrel (Hylorel);
? are already taking an alpha-blocker such as terazosin (Hytrin), prazosin (Minipress), doxazosin (Cardura), or guanadrel (Hylorel) for high blood pressure or prostate problems;
? have liver problems;
? have kidney problems;
? have a personal or family history of a rare heart condition known as congenital prolongation of the QT interval;
? have angina (chest, jaw or arm pain related to the heart);
? have low blood pressure;
? are taking an antifungal medicine such as ketoconazole (Nizoral) or itraconazole (Sporanox); or
? are taking certain protease inhibitors (used to treat HIV) such as ritonavir (Norvir).
? You may not be able to take Xatral, or you may require a dosage adjustment or special monitoring during treatment if you have any of the conditions listed above.
? Xatral is not indicated for use by women. Xatral is in the FDA pregnancy category B. This means that Xatral is not expected to be harmful to an unborn baby. Do not take Xatral without first talking to your doctor if you are pregnant or could become pregnant during treatment.
? Xatral is not indicated for use by women. It is not known whether Xatral passes into breast milk. Do not take Xatral without first talking to your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby.
Drug Interactions
Many other drugs may interact with Xatral. Talk to your doctor before taking any other medicines during treatment with Xatral especially any of the following:
? an antifungal medicine such as ketoconazole (Nizoral) or itraconazole (Sporanox);
? certain protease inhibitors (used to treat HIV) such as ritonavir (Norvir);
? another alpha-blocker such as terazosin (Hytrin), prazosin (Minipress), doxazosin (Cardura), or guanadrel (Hylorel) for high blood pressure or prostate problems; or
? diltiazem (Cardizem, Dilacor XR, Diltia XT, Tiazac).
? You may not be able to take Xatral, or you may require a dosage adjustment or special monitoring during treatment if you are taking any of the medicines listed above.
? Drugs other than those listed here may also interact with Xatral. Talk to your doctor and pharmacist before taking any prescription or over-the-counter medicines, including vitamins, minerals, and herbal products.
