Roliflo OD 4mg Capsule 10'S
Key Information
Generic Name
Generic Name Tamsulosin 0.4 mg+Tolterodine 4 mg
Manufacturer
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd
Variant
10 Capsule(s) in a Strip
Country of Origin
India
Detailed Information
Introduction
INTRODUCTION ABOUT ROLIFLO OD 4MG CAPSULEROLIFLO OD 4MG CAPSULE is a combination of Tamsulosin and Tolterodine which belongs to the group of medicines called Alpha-blockers and Antimuscarinics respectively. It is used in men to manage symptoms of benign prostatic hyperplasia which is a condition marked by an enlarged prostate gland that pushes against the urethra and the urinary bladder resulting in the blockade of urine flow which is generally characterized by urinary difficulty. Avoid taking ROLIFLO OD 4MG CAPSULE, if you suffer from dizziness when you want to sit up or stand up from a lying position, have urinary retention (inability to pass urine), uncontrolled narrow-angle glaucoma (high pressure in the eyes with loss of eyesight), myasthenia gravis (excessive weakness of the muscles) and severe ulcerative colitis (ulceration and inflammation of the colon). Before taking ROLIFLO OD 4MG CAPSULE, inform your doctor if you have difficulties in passing urine, hiatal hernia (a condition marked by the bulging of the upper part of stomach), planning to undergo cataract or glaucoma (eye disorder that cause blindness) surgery or have liver, kidney disease. ROLIFLO OD 4MG CAPSULE is not recommended for use in pregnant and breastfeeding women since the medicine is indicated only for men. ROLIFLO OD 4MG CAPSULE is also not recommended for use in children and adolescents (aged below 18 years). The most common
Uses
OF ROLIFLO OD 4MG CAPSULE Manage symptoms of benign prostatic hyperplasia (such as difficulty in urination, urinary dribbling, urinary urgency and frequent urination)
How It Works
ROLIFLO OD 4MG CAPSULE reduces the need or urge to pass urine more frequently or urgently by relaxing the muscles in the prostate and urinary bladder, where Tamsulosin relaxes the muscles in the prostate and urinary bladder and Tolterodine provides relief by inhibiting the bladder contraction that causes relaxation of the muscles of the urinary bladder resulting in the management of frequent, urgent or controlled urination.
Directions for Use
Take ROLIFLO OD 4MG CAPSULE as advised by your physician. Swallow ROLIFLO OD 4MG CAPSULE with a glass of water and do not chew or crush the medicine. Your doctor will decide the correct dose and duration for you depending upon your age, body weight and disease condition.
Side Effects
taking ROLIFLO OD 4MG CAPSULE are dizziness, dry mouth, tiredness headache, stomach pain and blurred vision. Consult your doctor if any of these side effects get worse during or after management with ROLIFLO OD 4MG CAPSULE. USES OF ROLIFLO OD 4MG CAPSULE Manage symptoms of benign prostatic hyperplasia (such as difficulty in urination, urinary dribbling, urinary urgency and frequent urination) HOW ROLIFLO OD 4MG CAPSULE WORKSROLIFLO OD 4MG CAPSULE reduces the need or urge to pass urine more frequently or urgently by relaxing the muscles in the prostate and urinary bladder, where Tamsulosin relaxes the muscles in the prostate and urinary bladder and Tolterodine provides relief by inhibiting the bladder contraction that causes relaxation of the muscles of the urinary bladder resulting in the management of frequent, urgent or controlled urination. DIRECTIONS FOR USETake ROLIFLO OD 4MG CAPSULE as advised by your physician. Swallow ROLIFLO OD 4MG CAPSULE with a glass of water and do not chew or crush the medicine. Your doctor will decide the correct dose and duration for you depending upon your age, body weight and disease condition. SIDE EFFECTS OF ROLIFLO OD 4MG CAPSULECOMMON difficulties with ejaculation (sperm expulsion) little or no semen ejaculated (expuled) at sexual climax cloudy urine following sexual climax dizziness, headache dry mouth sinusitis (inflammation of sinuses) sleepiness indigestion dry eyes, blurred vision constipation abdominal pain excessive air or gas in the stomach or the intestine painful or difficult urination tiredness extra fluid in the body causing swelling (Ex. in the ankles) diarrhea UNCOMMON light-headedness or fainting (due to postural low blood pressure) swelling and irritation inside the nose nausea, vomiting weakness signs of allergic reactions such as rash, itching nervousness prickling and tingling sensation in fingers and toes vertigo (spinning sensation) signs of heart disease such as sensing fast heartbeat, heart failure, irregular heartbeat inability to empty bladder chest pain memory impairment RARE short-term loss of consciousness Stop taking ROLIFLO OD 4MG CAPSULE and contact your doctor if you experience any of the following side effects: signs of stevens-johnson syndrome (a serious hypersensitivity reaction) such as purplish spots or patches on the skin, blisters on the skin, peeling of the skin, high fever, joint pain and/or eye inflammation signs of angioedema (painless swelling under the skin) such as swollen face, tongue or pharynx, difficulty to swallow, itchy skin rash and difficulty in breathing signs of hypersensitivity allergic reaction such as skin rash, itching and difficulty in breathing signs of heart failure such as chest pain, difficulty breathing or getting tired easily (even at rest), difficulty breathing at night, and swelling of the legs
Warnings & Precautions
& PRECAUTIONSPREGNANCYROLIFLO OD 4MG CAPSULE is not recommended for use in pregnant women since it is used only in men. BREASTFEEDINGROLIFLO OD 4MG CAPSULE is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women since it is used only in men. DRIVING AND USING MACHINESDo not drive or operate any tools or machines if you experience dizziness, tiredness or affect your sight while taking ROLIFLO OD 4MG CAPSULE. ALCOHOLAvoid consumption of alcohol while taking ROLIFLO OD 4MG CAPSULE since it may alter the effect of this medicine. KIDNEYROLIFLO OD 4MG CAPSULE should be used with caution in patients with severely impaired kidney function or patients with kidney problems. Consult your doctor for advice before taking ROLIFLO OD 4MG CAPSULE. LIVERROLIFLO OD 4MG CAPSULE is not recommended for use in patients with serious infection of the liver. It is used with caution in patients with liver conditions. Consult your doctor for advice before taking ROLIFLO OD 4MG CAPSULE. ALLERGYROLIFLO OD 4MG CAPSULE is not recommended for use if you are allergic to Tamsulosin or Tolterodine. HEART DISEASEROLIFLO OD 4MG CAPSULE should be used with caution in patients with heart problems such as slow heartrate, weak heart muscle, reduced blood flow to the heart, irregular heartbeat and heart failure. Consult your doctor before taking ROLIFLO OD 4MG CAPSULE. OTHERSROLIFLO OD 4MG CAPSULE is not recommended for use if you: have swelling due to allergic reaction after using some drugs suffer from dizziness while sitting or standing up from the lying position have or already had malaise (sense of feeling unwell) while you urinate or after urinating inability to pass urine from the bladder (urinary retention) have an uncontrolled narrow-angle glaucoma (eye disorder that cause blindness) suffer from myasthenia gravis (excessive weakness of the muscles) suffer from severe ulcerative colitis (inflammation and ulceration of the colon) suffer from a toxic megacolon (a type of severe colon disease) Before taking ROLIFLO OD 4MG CAPSULE, inform your doctor if you: are planning to undergo cataract or glaucoma (eye disorder that cause blindness) surgery have difficulty while passing urine have a gastro-intestinal disease that affects the passage and/or digestion of food suffer from neurological disorders that affect your blood pressure, bowel or sexual function have a hiatal hernia (condition marked by the bulging of upper part of stomach) suffer from severe constipation intolerant to certain sugars hypokalemia (condition of low levels of potassium in blood) hypocalcemia (condition of low levels of calcium in blood) hypomagnesaemia (condition of low levels of magnesium in blood) Use in Pediatrics: ROLIFLO OD 4MG CAPSULE is not recommended for use in children and adolescents (aged below 18 years). Consult your child’s doctor for advice. Use in Geriatrics: ROLIFLO OD 4MG CAPSULE should be used with caution in elderly patients (aged 65 years or above). Consult your doctor before taking ROLIFLO OD 4MG CAPSULE.
Drug Interactions
SA. Drug-Drug Interactions: Before taking ROLIFLO OD 4MG CAPSULE, inform your doctor, if you are taking any of the following medicines: diclofenac (medicine used to manage aches and pains) warfarin (medicine used to manage blood clotting) another alpha 1 adrenergic receptor (medicine used to manage benign prostatic hyperplasia) Ex. prazosin, terazosin and doxazosin ketoconazole, itraconazole (medicine used to manage fungal infection) antibiotics (medicines used to manage bacterial infections) Ex. erythromycin, clarithromycin medicines used in the management of HIV (Ex. indinavir, nelfinavir, ritonavir) medicines that affect the passage of food (Ex. metoclopramide and cisapride) medicines used to manage irregular heartbeat (Ex. amiodarone, sotalol, quinidine, procainamide) other antimuscarinic agents (medicines used to manage post operative nausea and vomiting) Ex. atropine and scopolamine medicines used to block the action of a neurotransmitter (chemicals that enable the brain to provide a variety of functions) Ex. donepezil B. Drug-Food Interactions: Avoid consumption of grapefruit juice while taking ROLIFLO OD 4MG CAPSULE since it may alter the effect of this medicine. Consult your doctor before taking ROLIFLO OD 4MG CAPSULE. Overdosage: If you or anyone else accidentally takes too much of ROLIFLO OD 4MG CAPSULE, consult your doctor immediately or visit the nearby hospital. Overdosage symptom of ROLIFLO OD 4MG CAPSULE is drop in blood pressure. SYNOPSIS Drug : Tamsulosin, Tolterodine Pharmacological Category : Alpha-blocker, Antimuscarinic Therapeutic Indication : Benign prostate enlargement Dosage Forms : Capsule MORE INFORMATION Keep ROLIFLO OD 4MG CAPSULE out of reach of children Store ROLIFLO OD 4MG CAPSULE at room temperature
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ity (HPRA). [Revised in April 2021] [Accessed on 18th May 2022] https://www.hpra.ie/img/uploaded/swedocuments/b18e0c2e-58f7-4300-a022-765f37c1b06f.pdf USEFUL DIAGNOSTIC TESTS Urine flow study Prostate-specific antigen (PSA) blood test Urine analysis test AUTHOR DETAILS Written By Dr. R. Dinesh John Rajkumar
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Last Updated
16 Dec 2022