Drug Details
Therapeutic Class:
Selective alpha-1 blockers
Forms:
Capsule
Administration:
By mouth
Therapeutic Uses:
Benign prostatic hyperplasia
Controlled Status:
Not a controlled substance
Silodosin (Rapaflo) Drug Class
Silodosin (sye-lo-doe-sin) is a selective antagonist of alpha-adrenergic receptors. These drugs are called alpha-blockers and belong to the family of G protein-coupled receptors.
Silodosin (Rapaflo) Age Range
Silodosin is approved for use in adult men. It is not indicated or approved for use in women and children.
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