Name: RAPILIF D 8/0.5MG 15 TAB
Brand: Ipca Laboratories Ltd
Price: 680 INR
Availability: InStock

Question 1

What is RAPILIF D 8/0.5MG 15 TAB?

Accepted Answer

Rapilif-D 8/0.5 Tablet is a combination of two medicines that work in different ways to treat men with an enlarged prostate gland. It helps to relieve symptoms such as difficulty urinating or needing to go to the toilet more often. It is not used to prevent prostate cancer.

Rapilif-D 8/0.5 Tablet should be taken at the same time each day. Take it as a whole, do not break, chew, or crush them. Your doctor will prescribe the dose most suitable for you. To gain the most benefit and treat your symptoms effectively you should not miss doses, even if you feel well. It may take up to 4 weeks to notice an improvement in symptoms but keep taking them regularly. Tell your doctor if your symptoms do not improve after 4 weeks or if they get worse.

The most common side effects of this medicine include decreased libido, inability to get an erection (impotence), breast tenderness, and enlargement of your breasts. If these effects worry you or do not go away, call your doctor for advice. You may also feel dizzy or drowsy. These risks are higher when you first start taking this drug. Remember, your doctor has given you this medicine because the benefits are greater than the risks of the side effects.

This medicine should not be taken by women or children. Before taking it, tell your doctor if you have low blood pressure or liver or kidney disease. This medicine may not be suitable. It can also affect, or be affected by, other drugs so let your doctor know all other medicines you are taking. You may be advised to wear a condom during sex and to have your blood pressure checked frequently. Talk to your healthcare team if you drink alcohol.

Question 2

What are the benefits of RAPILIF D 8/0.5MG 15 TAB?

Accepted Answer

Treatment of Benign prostatic hyperplasia
When your prostate gland becomes enlarged it can cause urinary problems such as difficulty passing urine and a need to go to the toilet frequently or urgently. It can also cause urine flow to be slower. If not treated, there is a risk that your urine flow will be completely blocked. Rapilif-D 8/0.5 Tablet is a combination of two medicines that reduces the size of your prostate by blocking the production of a hormone which causes it to grow. Additionally, it relaxes the muscles in the bladder and prostate. Together they can rapidly relieve the symptoms and make it easier for you to urinate. However, it may take up to 6 months to notice the full benefits. Take this medicine exactly as prescribed for maximum benefits.

Question 3

What is RAPILIF D 8/0.5MG 15 TAB used for?

Accepted Answer

Treatment of Benign prostatic hyperplasia

Question 4

How to use RAPILIF D 8/0.5MG 15 TAB?

Accepted Answer

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Rapilif-D 8/0.5 Tablet should be taken with or after food.

Question 5

How does RAPILIF D 8/0.5MG 15 TAB work?

Accepted Answer

Rapilif-D 8/0.5 Tablet is a combination of two medicines: Silodosin and Dutasteride, which relieves the symptoms of benign prostatic hyperplasia. Silodosin is an alpha-blocker. It works by relaxing the muscle around the bladder exit and prostate gland so as to allow easy passage of urine. Dutasteride is a 5-alpha-reductase inhibitor which helps in shrinking the prostate gland by decreasing the level of the hormone which helps the prostate gland grow.

Question 6

What are the side effects of RAPILIF D 8/0.5MG 15 TAB?

Accepted Answer

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them Common side effects of Rapilif-D Decreased libido Ejaculation disorder Dizziness Breast tenderness

Question 7

What are the safety precautions for RAPILIF D 8/0.5MG 15 TAB?

Accepted Answer

Alcohol
Alcohol
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Rapilif-D 8/0.5 Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
Pregnancy
UNSAFE
Rapilif-D 8/0.5 Tablet is highly unsafe during pregnancy. It can cause serious harm to the unborn baby, including birth defects and pregnancy loss. Do not use this medicine if you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant.
Breast feeding
Breast feeding
UNSAFE
Rapilif-D 8/0.5 Tablet is unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Data suggests that the drug may cause toxicity to the baby.
Driving
Driving
UNSAFE
Rapilif-D 8/0.5 Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision, or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Kidney
Kidney
CAUTION
Rapilif-D 8/0.5 Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment may be needed.
Liver
Liver
CAUTION
Rapilif-D 8/0.5 Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment may be needed.
Please consult your doctor. Use of Rapilif-D 8/0.5 Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease.

Question 8

How to store RAPILIF D 8/0.5MG 15 TAB?

Accepted Answer

Store below 25°C in a cool, dry place