Alfuzosin

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Overview:

Alfuzosin
(when available)

Pharmacology and use:
Alfuzosin is an alpha-adrenergic blocking agent used to treat hypertension and benign prostatic hyperplasia. Accordingly, Alfuzosin is a selective inhibitor of the alpha1 subtype of alpha adrenergic receptors. In the human prostate, Alfuzosin antagonizes phenylephrine (alpha1 agonist)-induced contractions, in vitro, and binds with high affinity to the alpha1c adrenoceptor, which is thought to be the predominant functional type in the prostate. Studies in normal human subjects have shown that Alfuzosin competitively antagonized the pressor effects of phenylephrine (an alpha1 agonist) and the systolic pressor effect of norepinephrine. The antihypertensive effect of Alfuzosin results from a decrease in systemic vascular resistance and the parent compound Alfuzosin is primarily responsible for the antihypertensive activity. For the treatment of the signs and symptoms of benign prostatic hyperplasia

Mechanism Of Action:
Alfuzosin acts by inhibiting the postsynaptic alpha(1)-adrenoceptors on vascular smooth muscle. This inhibits the vasoconstrictor effect of circulating and locally released catecholamines (epinephrine and norepinephrine), resulting in peripheral vasodilation.

News Articles on Alfuzosin

Eli Lilly and Sanofi Partner on Cialis  -  May 25, 2008
Sanofi-Aventis markets Uroxatral (alfuzosin HCI), for benign prostatic hyperplasia, and Taxotere (docetaxel), a chemotherapy indicated for prostate cancer, RedOrbit,

Sanofi-Aventis and Lilly in Cialis marketing pact  -  Mar 27, 2008
...(alfuzosin HCI), for benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), and Taxotere (docetaxel), a chemotherapy indicated for prostate cancer, to urologists. Medical Marketing and Media,

Pharma sees future in new drug delivery  -  06 Feb 2008
At present, the company's NDDS portfolio includes: Sporidex AF (Cephalexin), Cifran OD (Ciprofloxacin), Zanocin OD (Ofloxacin), and Flotral OD (Alfuzosin). Times of India,

Growing prostate may not be cancer, still cause for concern  -  Jan 29, 2008
For BPH patients, these alpha-blockers may be prescribed: tamsulosin (Flomax), alfuzosin (Uroxatral), terazosin (Hytrin) or doxazosin (Cardura). Inside Bay Area,

Cataracts don't have to be permanent  -  Jan 27, 2008
Alpha blockers -- including Flomax (tamsulosin), Hytrin (terazosin), Cardura (doxazosin), and Uroxatral (alfuzosin) -- are used mainly to treat enlarged Orlando Sentinel,

Sanofi-Aventis Sues Apotex in US Over Prostate Drug (Update1)  -  Dec 7, 2007
The drug, whose chemical name is alfuzosin hydrochloride, is approved for sale by the US Food and Drug Administration, according to the complaint. Bloomberg

Rx for Readers  -  Dec 7, 2007
...other minor problems that may or may not not be the cause, as I am also on beta blockers, calcium blockers, ace inhibitors, furosemide and alfuzosin. Jerusalem Post,

Medications can interfere with pressure  -  Dec 11, 2007
Tamsulosin (Flomax) and alfuzosin (Uroxatral) have more action in and around the prostate and don't cause as much artery relaxation as the older drugs. Times Daily (subscription),

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Antibiotics May Not Help Men’s Chronic Pelvic Pain  -  Oct 18, 2007
...prostate One of the new treatments Dr. O’Leary recommends is alfuzosin, an alpha blocker conventionally used for treating an enlarged prostate gland. HealthNewsDigest.com,

Barr Confirms Patent Challenge of UROXATRAL(R)  -  Sep 25, 2007
This action formally initiates the patent challenge process under the Hatch-Waxman Act. Barr understands other companies have filed an ANDA for alfuzosin CNNMoney.com

Sanofi-Aventis Sues Generic Drug Makers On Patent Infringement ...  -  Sep 24, 2007
The medicine contains 10 mg alfuzosin hydrochloride as the active ingredient, which is a crystalline powder that melts at about 240°C. Bloomberg quoted RTT News,

Sanofi-Aventis Sues Over Generic Prostate Medicine (Update4)  -  Sep 24, 2007
...``Plaintiffs will be irreparably harmed'' if copies of the drug, whose chemical name is alfuzosin hydrochloride, are approved for sale by the US Food and Bloomberg

Coping with urinary incontinence  -  Sep 26, 2007
Some examples include tamsulosin (Flomax) and alfuzosin (Uroxatral). Surgery can be performed to treat BPH, but it's generally only appropriate for men who News-Medical.net,

Bayonne just says yes to drugmaker's money  -  Jul 20, 2007
The Jersey Journal,By RONALD LEIR Until recently, the city had allowed the posting of framed notices and take-away brochures advertising Uroxtral, a brand name for Alfuzosin

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Basketball Hall of Fame Coach Chuck Daly Creates Game Plan to ...  -  Jun 21, 2007
PR Newswire (press release),Part of Daly's game plan includes managing his symptoms with UROXATRAL(R) (alfuzosin HCl 10 mg). "While this may be a difficult and sometimes scary subject

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Medical Edge: Frequent nocturnal toilet trips could arise from ...  -  Apr 28, 2007
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Alfuzosin Reduces Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms in Men: Presented ...  -  Mar 27, 2007
DG NewsOne of the more recent additions to the alpha1-adrenoceptor antagonist drug class, alfuzosin is now used in the treatment of BPH. Therefore, this study was

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European Urology - Alfuzosin (10mg) Does Not Affect Blood Pressure ...  -  26 Dec 2006
UroToday,Alfuzosin 10mg is a uroselective α 1 -adrenoceptor antagonist used to treat lower urinary tract symptoms suggestive of benign prostatic hyperplasia.

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Alfuzosin and tadalafil show no clinically relevant hemodynamic ...  Aug 17, 2006
In healthy, middle-aged men, 20 mg tadalafil showed no clinically relevant hemodynamic interactions with 10 mg daily alfuzosin . ... -Therapeutics Daily (subscription)

Prostate Drug Use May Mean Cataract Surgery Change  Aug 22, 2006
...any cataract surgery applicant notify his doctor if he has taken Flomax (tamsulosin), Hytrin (terazosin), Cardura (doxazosin) or Uroxatral (alfuzosin) or any ... -CBC News

Alpha-blockers call for modification in cataract surgery  Aug 22, 2006
American Urological Association, mentioning the use of drugs like Flomax (tamsulosin), Hytrin (terazosin), Cardura (doxazosin) or Uroxatral (alfuzosin) or any ... -MedIndia

Medical Societies Issue Advisory to Cataract Patients Taking ...  Aug 22, 2006
...surgery. Other drugs in this alpha-blocker class include, terazosin (Hytrin®), doxazosin (Cardura®), and alfuzosin (Uroxatral®). ... -Yahoo! News

Patient Advocacy Issues Advisory to Prostrate Patients Considering ...  Aug 22, 2006
...forewarned. Other drugs in this alpha-blocker class include, terazosin (Hytrin®), doxazosin (Cardura®), and alfuzosin (Uroxatral®).". ... -Yahoo! News

Patient Advocacy Issues Advisory to Prostrate Patients Considering ...  Aug 22, 2006
...forewarned. Other drugs in this alpha-blocker class include, terazosin (Hytrin(R)), doxazosin (Cardura(R)), and alfuzosin (Uroxatral(R)).". ... -PR Newswire

Medical Societies Issue Advisory to Cataract Patients Taking ...  Aug 22, 2006
Other drugs in this alpha-blocker class include, terazosin (Hytrin(R)), doxazosin (Cardura(R)), and alfuzosin (Uroxatral(R)). The alpha-blocker drugs are all ... -Genetic Engineering News

Patient Advocacy Issues Advisory to Prostrate Patients Considering ...  Aug 22, 2006
Other drugs in this alpha-blocker class include, terazosin (Hytrin(R)), doxazosin (Cardura(R)), and alfuzosin (Uroxatral(R))." A study published in the Journal ... -PR Newswire

Result Analysis: Dr Reddy`s net rises by 108.10% in Q1  Jul 28, 2006
Dr Reddy`s Laboratories has also launched Alfuzosin Hydrochloride, indicated for treatment of signs and symptoms of Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH), under ... -Myiris.com

Dr. Reddy's Launches Alfuzosin Hydrochloride For BPH In India  Jul 3, 2006
...(RTTNews) - Dr. Reddys Laboratories Ltd has announced that the Company has introduced Alfuzosin Hydrochloride indicated for treatment of signs & symptoms of ... -Trading Markets

Dr Reddys launches new drug in its urology segment  Jul 3, 2006
July 03: Consolidating its position in the urology segment, pharma major Dr Reddys Laboratories Ltd has introduced a drug Alfuzosin hydrochloride available in ... -Zee News

Dr Reddy's launches new drug in urology segment  Jul 3, 2006
Dr Reddy's Laboratories Ltd has announced the launch of alfuzosin hydrochloride - indicated for the treatment of signs and symptoms of benign prostatic ... -Moneycontrol.com

Dr.Reddys launches urology drug  Jul 4, 2006
Pharma major Dr Reddys Laboratories Ltd has launched a drug Alfuzosin Hydrochloride available in tablets of 10 mg dosage. The drug ... -Andhra Cafe

Dr Reddy`s launches new drug for BPH  Jul 3, 2006
Dr Reddy`s Laboratories has launched Alfuzosin Hydrochloride, indicated for treatment of signs and symptoms of Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH), under the ... -Myiris.com

SkyePharma Business Review Day 2006  Jun 21, 2006
...antidepressant Paxil® (paroxetine); Xatral® OD (Uroxatral® in the USA), a once-daily version of Sanofi-Aventis's Xatral® (alfuzosin), a treatment for the ... -Yahoo! News

SkyePharma Business Review Day 2006  Jun 21, 2006
...antidepressant Paxil(R) (paroxetine); Xatral(R) OD (Uroxatral(R) in the USA), a once-daily version of Sanofi-Aventis's Xatral(R) (alfuzosin), a treatment for ... -Drug Newswire



Star of the Batman Television Series Leads Crusade for Baby ...  16 May 2006
BPH. When I visited my doctor, he recommended Uroxatral(R) (alfuzosin HCl), a medical treatment to help manage my symptoms.". About ... - PharmaLive.com

SkyePharma PLC - Preliminary Results Announcement for the Year ...  Apr 19, 2006
Xatral(R) OD Xatral(R) OD (Uroxatral(R) in the USA) is our once-daily version of Sanofi-Aventis's Xatral(R) (alfuzosin), a treatment for the urinary symptoms ... - PR Newswire





60 or 70 - Remain Sexually Fit  10 Apr 2006
...occur. Do not take Cialis, if you are taking certain alpha-blocker medicines such as alfuzosin, doxazosin, prazosin, or terazosin. ... - LiveArticles.org

Therapy Helps Patients With Prostate Condition  Apr 9, 2006
PARIS (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- A new study shows the drug Xatral (alfuzosin) reduces the risk of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) progression in men with lower ... - Ivanhoe

Alfuzosin may improve double-J stent related symptoms  Mar 9, 2006
In a recent study by C. Deliveliotis and colleagues from Athens, Greece, the ability of alfuzosin to alleviate stent-related symptoms was examined. ... - News-Medical.net

European Urology - Are All Alpha-Blockers Created the Same?  Mar 14, 2006
Presently, α 1 -adrenoreceptor antagonists (α 1 - blockers that include doxazosin, terazosin, tamsulosin, and alfuzosin) are common for treating BPHrelated ... - UroToday

Recovery Of Abnormal Ejaculation By Intermittent Tamsulosin ... Feb 28, 2006
Tamsulosin is the first selective alpha-1A adrenoreceptor antagonist in contrast to the non-selective blockers alfuzosin, terazosin and doxazosin. ... - Medical News Today,

Brand Names/Synonyms:
Alfuzosin is also known by the following brand names and/or synonymsUroxatral; Xatral

Drug Category:
Alfuzosin is categorized under the following by the FDA: Antihypertensive Agents; Unclassified Therapeutic Agents (92:00.00); ATC:G04CA01

Dosage Forms:
TABLET (EXTENDED-RELEASE)

Absorption:
Absorption is 50% lower under fasting conditions

Interactions:
Interactions for Alfuzosin: Drug-Drug Interactions: The pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic interactions between Alfuzosin and other alpha-blockers have not been determined. However, interactions may be expected, and Alfuzosin should NOT be used in combination with other alpha-blockers.



Chemical IUPAC Name:
N-[3-[(4-amino-6,7-dimethoxy-quinazolin-2-yl)-methyl-amino]propyl]tetrahydrofuran-2-carboxamide

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