Drug Details


Generic Name:

Silodosin

Common Brands:

Rapaflo

Availability:

Prescription only

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.