ZOCHEK is a brand name for Alfuzosin. The medicine, its uses, side effects and dosage are the same regardless of brand.
Used for: Zochek is indicated in the treatment of the functional symptoms of benign prostatic hypertrophy (BPH). For information on use in acute urinary retention (AUR) related to BPH see sections 4.2 and 5.1.
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BPH:
The recommended dose is one 10mg tablet to be taken once daily after a meal.
AUR:
In patients 65 years and older, one 10 mg tablet daily after a meal to be taken from the first day of catheterisation. The treatment should be administered for 3-4 days, 2-3 days during catheterisation and 1 day after its removal. In this indication no benefit has been established in patients under 65 years of age or if treatment is extended beyond 4 days.
1). Therefore Zochek is not indicated for use in the paediatric population.
Classification of expected frequencies:
Very common (≥1/10), common (≥1/100 to <1/10), uncommon (≥1/1,000 to <1/100), rare (≥1/10,000 to <1/1,000), very rare (<1/10,000), not known (cannot be estimated from the available data). Within each frequency grouping, undesirable effects are presented in order of decreasing seriousness.
4) Uncommon Tachycardia Palpitations Hypotension (postural) Very rare New onset, aggravation or recurrence of angina pectoris in patients with pre-existing coronary artery disease. ) Cardiac disorders Not known Atrial fibrillation Vascular disorders Uncommon Hypotension (postural) Flushing Blood and lymphatic system disorders Not known Neutropenia Thrombocytopenia Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders Uncommon Rhinitis Common Nausea Abdominal pain Uncommon Diarrhoea Dry mouth Vomiting Gastro-intestinal disorders Not known Vomiting Hepatobiliary disorders Not known Hepatocellular injury Cholestatic liver disease.
Uncommon Rash Pruritus Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders Very rare Urticaria Angioedema Reproductive system and breast disorders Not known Priaprism Common AstheniaGeneral disorders and administration site conditions Uncommon Flushes Oedema Chest Pain Reporting of suspected adverse reactions Reporting suspected adverse reactions after authorisation of the medicinal product is important.
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As with all alpha-1-blockers in some subjects, in particular patients receiving antihypertensive medications or nitrates, postural hypotension with or without symptoms (dizziness, fatigue, sweating) may develop within a few hours following administration.
In such cases, the patient should lie down until the symptoms have completely disappeared. These effects are transient, occur at the beginning of treatment and do not usually prevent the continuation of treatment. 8). The risk of developing hypotension and related adverse reactions may be greater in elderly patients.
The patient should be warned of the possible occurrence of such events. As with all alpha1-receptor blockers, alfuzosin should be used with caution in patients with acute cardiac failure. Care should be taken when Zochek is administered to patients who have had a pronounced hypotensive response to another alpha-1-blocker.
Treatment should be initiated gradually in patients with hypersensitivity to alpha-1-blockers. 5). Blood pressure should be monitored regularly, especially at the beginning of treatment. Patients with congenital QTc prolongation, with a known history of acquired QTc prolongation or who are taking drugs known to increase the QTc interval should be evaluated before and during the administration of alfuzosin.
5). g. itraconazole and clarithromycin) and a temporary interruption of alfuzosin treatment is recommended if treatment with such medicinal products is initiated. Prolonged erections and priapism have been reported with alpha-1 blockers including alfuzosin in post marketing experience.
8). In coronary patients, the specific treatment for coronary insufficiency should be continued. If angina pectoris reappears or worsens Zochek should be discontinued. As there are no clinical safety data available in patients with severe renal impairment (creatinine clearance < 30ml/min), alfuzosin 10 mg prolonged released tablets should not be administered to this patient group.
5); • hepatic insufficiency.
Not medical advice. Always read the patient information leaflet and follow your prescriber or pharmacist.
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Patients should be warned that the tablet should be swallowed whole. Any other mode of administration, such as crunching, crushing, chewing, grinding or pounding to powder should be prohibited. These actions may lead to inappropriate release and absorption of the drug and therefore possible early adverse reactions.
The ‘Intraoperative Floppy Iris Syndrome’ (IFIS, a variant of small pupil syndrome) has been observed during cataract surgery in some patients on or previously treated with alpha-1-blockers. Although the risk of this event with alfuzosin appears very low, ophthalmic surgeons should be informed in advance of cataract surgery of current or past use of alpha-1-blockers, as IFIS may lead to increased procedural complications.
The ophthalmologists should be prepared for possible modifications to their surgical technique. Alfuzosin 10 mg prolonged release tablets contain hydrogenated castor oil which may cause stomach upset and diarrhoea.