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Written By Santoshini Reddy G , M Pharmacy
Reviewed By Dr Aneela Siddabathuni , MPharma., PhD

Flotra D Capsule Kit is used to treat benign prostatic hyperplasia (enlarged prostate gland). It contains Alfuzosin and Dutasteride which work by relaxing the prostate gland muscles and reducing the prostate gland size by lowering the production of dihydrotestosterone hormone. In some cases, this medicine may cause side effects such as dizziness, sexual problems, runny/stuffy nose, or lightheadedness. Inform the doctor if you are taking any other medication, or have any pre-existing medical conditions.

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About Flotra D Capsule Kit

Flotra D Capsule Kit belongs to a group of medicines known as 'urinary bladder relaxant' medication, used primarily in treating the enlarged prostate gland. Benign prostatic hyperplasia (enlarged prostate gland) is a non-cancerous growth of the prostate gland caused by the overproduction of a dihydrotestosterone hormone in men. As the gland enlarges, it can lead to urinary problems, such as difficulty passing urine and frequent urination. Flotra D Capsule Kit helps relieve these symptoms. Flotra D Capsule Kit does not cure prostate cancer.

Flotra D Capsule Kit contains Alfuzosin (alpha-blockers) and Dutasteride (5-alpha reductase inhibitor), primarily used to treat the enlarged prostate gland. Alfuzosin makes it easy to pass urine by relaxing the prostate gland muscles. Dutasteride reduces the enlarged prostate gland's size by lowering the production of dihydrotestosterone hormone, thereby relieving urinary incontinence symptoms that minimise the need for prostate surgery and the risk of acute urinary retention. Both of them collectively improve Benign Hyperplasia Prostate symptoms (BPH).

You are advised to take Flotra D Capsule Kit for as long as your doctor has prescribed it for you, depending upon your medical condition. The most common side effects of Flotra D Capsule Kit are dizziness, lightheadedness, drowsiness, sexual problems (decreased sex drive or libido), runny/stuffy nose, reduced amount of semen/sperm, testicle pain/swelling, increased breast size, or breast tenderness. Most of these side effects do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects are persistent, reach out to your doctor. 

Women or children should not take Flotra D Capsule Kit. Please inform your doctor before starting Flotra D Capsule Kit if you have low blood pressure, liver/kidney disease, or a history of heart problems. It is advisable to use contraceptives (like a condom) while having sex if your wife is pregnant as Flotra D Capsule Kit is known to pass in semen. Do not donate blood while taking Flotra D Capsule Kit. However, you can donate it six months after the last dose of Flotra D Capsule Kit.

Uses of Flotra D Capsule Kit

Treatment of Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH)

Directions for Use

• Take Flotra D Capsule Kit with food or as advised by your doctor.• Follow your doctor's instructions on the dosage and timing of this medication.• Swallow it as a whole with water.• Do not crush, break or chew it.

Medicinal Benefits

Flotra D Capsule Kit contains Alfuzosin (alpha-blockers) and dutasteride (5-alpha reductase inhibitor), primarily used in treating the enlarged prostate gland. As the gland enlarges, it can lead to urinary problems, such as difficulty passing urine and a frequent urination urge. Dutasteride lowers the production of dihydrotestosterone hormone, which leads to a decrease in the size of the prostate and, as a result, relieves the symptoms. This will reduce the risk of acute urinary retention and the need for surgery. Alfuzosin makes it easy to pass urine by relaxing the muscles of the gland. Both of them collectively improve Benign Hyperplasia Prostate symptoms (BPH).

How Flotra D Capsule Kit Works

Flotra D Capsule Kit contains Alfuzosin (alpha-blockers) and Dutasteride (5-alpha reductase inhibitor), primarily used to treat the enlarged prostate gland. Alfuzosin makes it easy to pass urine by relaxing the prostate gland muscles. Dutasteride reduces the enlarged prostate gland's size by lowering the production of dihydrotestosterone hormone, thereby relieving urinary incontinence symptoms that minimise the need for prostate surgery and the risk of acute urinary retention. Both of them collectively improve Benign Hyperplasia Prostate symptoms (BPH).

Storage

Keep Flotra D Capsule Kit out of the sight and reach of children.
Side effects of Flotra D Capsule Kit
  • Eat a balanced diet rich in whole grains, fruits, vegetables, lean protein, healthy fats, and calcium.
  • Incorporate fiber-rich foods, lean protein sources, and healthy fats into your diet.
  • Limit processed foods, saturated fats, excessive caffeine, and alcohol.
  • Perform regular self-exams to monitor breast health.
  • Wear supportive bras, especially during menstruation and physical activity.
  • Achieve and maintain a healthy weight by combining a balanced diet with regular physical activity.
  • Reduce stress levels through relaxation techniques such as yoga, meditation, or controlled breathing exercises.
  • Engage in moderate-intensity exercise regularly and stay hydrated.
  • Consult a healthcare professional for personalized dietary and lifestyle advice.
  • Discuss any breast health concerns or changes with your doctor.
Here are the 7 steps to manage Dizziness caused by medication:
  • Inform your doctor about dizziness symptoms. They may adjust your medication regimen or prescribe additional medications to manage symptoms.
  • Follow your doctor's instructions for taking medication, and take it at the same time every day to minimize dizziness.
  • When standing up, do so slowly and carefully to avoid sudden dizziness.
  • Avoid making sudden movements, such as turning or bending quickly, which can exacerbate dizziness.
  • Drink plenty of water throughout the day to stay hydrated and help alleviate dizziness symptoms.
  • If you're feeling dizzy, sit or lie down and rest until the dizziness passes.
  • Track when dizziness occurs and any factors that may trigger it, and share this information with your doctor to help manage symptoms.
  • Apply ice packs for recent injuries to reduce swelling and apply heat packs for sore joints or muscles to enhance blood flow and relax tension.
  • For acute injuries, use the RICE method- Rest, Ice, Compression, and Elevation to minimize pain and inflammation.
  • Do light physical activity like yoga, walking, or swimming to improve flexibility and decrease muscle tension.
  • Practice relaxation techniques such as meditation, and progressive muscle relaxation to manage stress and pain perception.
  • If medication causes abnormal ejaculation, your doctor may adjust the dosage or switch medications.
  • Consume a diet high in lean protein sources, whole grains, fruits, and vegetables.
  • Exercise regularly to improve overall health and ejaculation control.
  • Pelvic floor exercises (Kegels) strengthen muscles that control ejaculation, helping with abnormal ejaculation.
  • Consult a counselor or sex therapist for guidance in resolving underlying psychological problems.
  • Your doctor might suggest giving it some time to see if there is any change in your sex drive after stopping the medication, adjusting the dose, or switching to another medication.
  • Engaging in regular aerobic exercise and strength training can improve your stamina, mood, and sex drive.
  • Managing stress through relaxation activities, such as taking a vacation or practicing yoga, can also help.
  • Avoid smoking and consuming excess alcohol.
  • Maintain a healthy weight to support overall health.
  • If necessary, consider consulting a sex therapist or counsellor to address and manage any concerns related to your sex drive.

What if I have taken an overdose of Flotra D Capsule Kit

Do not exceed the recommended dose, as it might cause an overdose. If you suspect you have taken an overdose, seek immediate medical attention.

Drug Warnings

Do not take Flotra D Capsule Kit if you are allergic to any of its ingredients. Flotra D Capsule Kit should not be taken if you have low blood pressure, which makes you feel dizzy, lightheaded, or faint, or if you have glaucoma. Inform your doctor if you have a history of heart disease or liver/kidney disease. Before undergoing surgery (cataract), please consult a doctor, as you might be advised to stop Flotra D Capsule Kit. During sexual intercourse, use a condom as Flotra D Capsule Kit is found in semen. Contact your doctor for advice if you are pregnant or plan to get pregnant before taking Flotra D Capsule Kit as it may affect the development of male genitals. Also, keep your doctor informed about all the OTC medicines you use. Patients taking Flotra D Capsule Kit should be cautioned about driving, operating machinery, or performing hazardous tasks, as it can cause drowsiness or dizziness. In rare cases, problems of penis erection, ejaculation, and pain in the penis can occur. So, if these symptoms last for a longer time, immediately contact your doctor.

Drug-Drug Interactions

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How does the drug interact with Flotra D Capsule Kit :
Taking Flotra D Capsule Kit with Thioridazine can increase the risk or severity of irregular heart rhythms. The risk increases in patients with a history of heart illness or electrolyte imbalance.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Flotra D Capsule Kit with Thioridazine together can possibly result in an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. However, if you experience sudden dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, shortness of breath, chest pain or tightness, rapid heartbeat, or memory loss, contact a doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
How does the drug interact with Flotra D Capsule Kit :
When Flotra D Capsule Kit and Clarithromycin can increase the risk or severity of side effects like low blood pressure or irregular heart rates.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking clarithromycin with Flotra D Capsule Kit is not recommended as it can result in an interaction; it should be taken only if your doctor has advised it. However, if you experience dizziness, headache, palpitations, or chest discomfort, contact your doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
How does the drug interact with Flotra D Capsule Kit :
When Flotra D Capsule Kit is taken with erythromycin, this can cause your blood pressure to fall excessively and your heart rate to increase, especially when you rise from a sitting or lying position.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking erythromycin with Flotra D Capsule Kit is not recommended as it can result in an interaction, but it should be taken if your doctor has advised it. However, if you experience dizziness, headache, or shortness of breath, contact your doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
How does the drug interact with Flotra D Capsule Kit :
Concomitant use of Flotra D Capsule Kit with Atazanavir can increase the risk of low blood pressure.

How to manage the interaction:
Coadministration of Flotra D Capsule Kit with Atazanavir is not recommended, however, it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. Contact your doctor immediately if you experience dizziness, palpitations, difficulty swallowing, or sweating. It is recommended to monitor your blood pressure regularly. Do not discontinue any medications without first consulting your doctor.
How does the drug interact with Flotra D Capsule Kit :
Using Flotra D Capsule Kit together with ketoconazole may significantly increase the blood levels of Flotra D Capsule Kit , which may result in side effects.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Flotra D Capsule Kit with Ketoconazole is not recommended as it can result in an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. However, if you experience fainting, headache, flushing, nasal congestion, or heart palpitation, contact a doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
How does the drug interact with Flotra D Capsule Kit :
Coadministration of Flotra D Capsule Kit and ceritinib can increase the risk of developing side effects.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Ceritinib with Flotra D Capsule Kit is not recommended as it can result in an interaction; it should be taken only if your doctor has advised it. However, if you experience dizziness, headache, palpitations, contact your doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
How does the drug interact with Flotra D Capsule Kit :
Coadministration of Dronedarone with Flotra D Capsule Kit can increase the risk or severity of irregular heart rhythms. The risk increases in patients with a history of heart illness or electrolyte imbalance.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Dronedarone with Flotra D Capsule Kit together is not recommended, as it leads to an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. However, if you experience dizziness, shortness of breath, chest discomfort, or palpitations, contact your doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
AlfuzosinHalofantrine
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How does the drug interact with Flotra D Capsule Kit :
Taking Flotra D Capsule Kit with halofantrine can increase the risk or severity of irregular heart rhythms. The risk increases in patients with a history of heart illness or electrolyte imbalance.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Flotra D Capsule Kit and halofantrine together is generally avoided as it can result in an interaction. It can be taken if your doctor has advised it. However, if you experience sudden dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, shortness of breath, chest pain or tightness, or a rapid heartbeat, contact your doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
AlfuzosinIdelalisib
Critical
How does the drug interact with Flotra D Capsule Kit :
When Idelalisib is taken with Flotra D Capsule Kit , it can lower the metabolism of Flotra D Capsule Kit . This can increase the risk or severity of side effects like low blood pressure.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Flotra D Capsule Kit with Idelalisib is not recommended as it can possibly result in an interaction, it should be taken only if your doctor has advised it. However, if you experience dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, headache, flushing, nasal congestion, heart palpitation, and priapism (prolonged and painful erection), contact your doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
AlfuzosinTelaprevir
Critical
How does the drug interact with Flotra D Capsule Kit :
Taking Telaprevir with Flotra D Capsule Kit can increase the blood levels and effects of Flotra D Capsule Kit . This can increase the risk or severity of low blood pressure.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Telaprevir with Flotra D Capsule Kit is not recommended as it can possibly result in an interaction, it can be taken only if your doctor has advised it. However, if you experience sudden dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, shortness of breath, chest pain or tightness, rapid heartbeat, or memory loss, contact your doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.

Drug-Food Interactions

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No Drug - Food interactions found in our database. Some may be unknown. Consult your doctor for what to avoid during medication.

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Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Avoid drinking alcohol, caffeine, and fizzy drinks. Limit intake of artificial sweeteners.
  • Maintain a healthy lifestyle and exercise regularly so you do not feel heavy in the abdomen.
  • Also, drink less water in the evening and before sleeping to have a sound sleep and not wake up frequently for urination.
  • Any medication that may worsen urinary symptoms (for cold and cough) should be avoided.

Habit Forming

No

Therapeutic Class

ALPHA BLOCKERS

Flotra D Capsule Kit Substitute

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Alcohol

Unsafe

Flotra D Capsule Kit should not be taken until prescribed if you are taking alcohol. Keep your doctor informed if you drink alcohol.

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Pregnancy

Unsafe

As the data on the use of Flotra D Capsule Kit in pregnant women is limited, the use of Flotra D Capsule Kit in pregnancy is restricted. It is highly recommended to consult your doctor before taking this drug in case you are pregnant.

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Breast Feeding

Unsafe

As the data on the use of Flotra D Capsule Kit in breastfeeding women is limited, the use of Flotra D Capsule Kit is restricted. It is highly recommended to consult your doctor before taking this drug in case you are breastfeeding.

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Driving

Caution

Flotra D Capsule Kit can make some people feel dizzy, which may affect your ability to drive or operate machinery safely.

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Liver

Caution

Flotra D Capsule Kit should not be taken until prescribed. Regular monitoring of liver function tests is recommended.

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Kidney

Caution

Flotra D Capsule Kit should not be taken until prescribed. Regular monitoring of kidney function tests is recommended.

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Children

Unsafe

Flotra D Capsule Kit is not recommended for children. The safety and effectiveness of Flotra D Capsule Kit have not been established in children due to limited testing of this drug on children by competent authorities worldwide.

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FAQs

Flotra D Capsule Kit is used to treat benign prostatic hyperplasia/enlarged prostate gland.

Flotra D Capsule Kit contains Alfuzosin (alpha-blockers) and dutasteride (5-alpha reductase inhibitor). Dutasteride lowers the production of dihydrotestosterone hormone, which leads to a decrease in the size of the prostate and, as a result, relieves the symptoms. Alfuzosin makes it easy to pass urine by relaxing the muscles of the gland. Both of them collectively improve Benign Hyperplasia Prostate symptoms (BPH).

You are advised not to take any cold or cough medication along with Flotra D Capsule Kit as it increases the urge to urinate. So, before taking any such medication, please consult your doctor.

Flotra D Capsule Kit does not cure urinary bladder cancer and should not be used for it. It helps in relieving symptoms of the enlarged prostate gland. For better advice, you should consult your doctor.

You are advised not to donate blood if you are taking Flotra D Capsule Kit as it contains Dutasteride, which is carried in the blood and can cause congenital disabilities. Even if you stop taking Flotra D Capsule Kit, wait for at least six months and consult your doctor before donating blood.

Yes, in some cases, sexual problems (like decreased sexual interest/ability/libido, ejaculation problems, decreased sperm/semen amount), testes pain/swelling, increased breast size, or breast tenderness in the male might occur. Sexual problems in a male may continue even after stopping the intake of Flotra D Capsule Kit. However, if these side effects persist, tell your doctor promptly.

No, it would be preferable to not restrict your water consumption to alleviate frequent urination. In fact, not drinking enough fluids can result in additional trips to the restroom. Dehydration can result in concentrated urine, which can irritate the bladder and raise the risk of urinary tract infections.

Yes, Flotra D Capsule Kit can be safe for elderly patients, but you should consult your doctor before taking it.

No, Flotra D Capsule Kit does not shrink the prostate.

No, Flotra D Capsule Kit does not cause erectile dysfunction. However, this combination of drugs can cause other sexual problems, such as Decreased sexual interest or libido, Ejaculation problems, and Decreased sperm or semen amount.

Yes, you can take Flotra D Capsule Kit at any time of day. However, it is generally recommended that you take it at the same time every day to improve medication adherence.

Yes, Flotra D Capsule Kit can affect the liver in rare cases. Therefore, it is recommended that liver function tests be regularly monitored.

Yes, Flotra D Capsule Kit can affect your eyes, and you should inform your doctor before having any eye surgery. In rare cases, Flotra D Capsule Kit may cause abnormal vision.

Yes, taking sildenafil or vardenafil with Flotra D Capsule Kit can cause serious problems, including a significant drop in blood pressure.

Flotra D Capsule Kit contains Alfuzosin and Dutasteride.

As the data on the use of Flotra D Capsule Kit in pregnant women is limited, the use of Flotra D Capsule Kit in pregnancy is restricted. It is highly recommended to consult your doctor before taking this drug in case you are pregnant.

Country of origin

India

Manufacturer/Marketer address

SUN HOUSE, CTS No. 201 B/1, Western Express Highway, Goregaon (E), Mumbai 400063
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