# Alfuzosin Hcl (Alfuzosin Hydrochloride)

Source: https://ourhealthnetwork.com/drugs/alfuzosin-hcl
Data: FDA Orange Book and OpenFDA, refreshed periodically

## What is Alfuzosin Hcl?

Alfuzosin Hcl (brand name: Alfuzosin Hydrochloride) is an alpha blocker. It is prescribed to treat prostatic hyperplasia. Across the United States, 16,000 doctors prescribe Alfuzosin to approximately 179,000 Medicare patients.

## Brand names

Alfuzosin Hydrochloride

## Indications

Alfuzosin Hcl is primarily prescribed for the treatment of prostatic hyperplasia.

## Conditions treated

- [Prostatic Hyperplasia](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/conditions/prostatic-hyperplasia)

## Mechanism of action

Alfuzosin is a selective antagonist of post-synaptic alpha 1 -adrenoreceptors, which are located in the prostate, bladder base, bladder neck, prostatic capsule, and prostatic urethra.

## Drug classification

- Established Pharmacologic Class: alpha blockers
- Route of administration: ORAL

## Common side effects

was seen in 52 (7.7%), of placebo patients and in 31 (6.6%), 27 (5.7%), 27 (5.7%), 14 (3.0%), 14 (3.0%), Dizziness 19 (2.8%), Dizziness 19 (2.8%)

## Sources and disclaimers

- FDA Orange Book and OpenFDA dataset
- This information is for educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Always consult a healthcare professional before starting, stopping, or changing any medication.

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