Silodosin

Silodosin capsules, an alpha-1 adrenergic receptor antagonist, is indicated for the treatment of the signs and symptoms of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH).

Prescribing label

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Drug facts

Used for: Silodosin capsules, a selective alpha-1 adrenergic receptor antagonist, is indicated for the treatment of the signs and symptoms of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH).
Silodosin capsules are not indicated for the treatment of hypertension.
Do not take if: Severe renal impairment (CCr < 30 mL/min)
Severe hepatic impairment (Child-Pugh score ≥ 10)
Concomitant administration with strong Cytochrome P450 3A4 (CYP3A4) inhibitors (e.g., ketoconazole, clarithromycin, itraconazole, ritonavir)
Patients with a history of hypersensitivity to silodosin or any of the ingredients of silodosin capsules

What it is used for

Silodosin capsules, a selective alpha-1 adrenergic receptor antagonist, is indicated for the treatment of the signs and symptoms of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). Silodosin capsules are not indicated for the treatment of hypertension.

Who should not take it

Severe renal impairment (CCr < 30 mL/min)
Severe hepatic impairment (Child-Pugh score ≥ 10)
Concomitant administration with strong Cytochrome P450 3A4 (CYP3A4) inhibitors (e.g., ketoconazole, clarithromycin, itraconazole, ritonavir)
Patients with a history of hypersensitivity to silodosin or any of the ingredients of silodosin capsules

Cite this page

NLM: sofidex [Internet]. Daloreum; c2026. Silodosin; [reviewed 2026 Aug 3; cited 2026 Nov 10]. Available from: https://sofidex.com/patients/medicines/silodosin
APA 7th: sofidex. (2026, August 3). Silodosin. Daloreum. Retrieved November 10, 2026, from https://sofidex.com/patients/medicines/silodosin
AMA 11th: Silodosin. sofidex. Reviewed August 3, 2026. Accessed November 10, 2026. https://sofidex.com/patients/medicines/silodosin

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