11 DESCRIPTION Silodosin capsule is a selective antagonist of alpha-1 adrenoreceptors. The chemical name of silodosin is 1-(3-Hydroxypropyl)-5-[(2 R )-2-({2-[2-(2,2,2-trifluoroethoxy)phenoxy]ethyl}amino) propyl]-2,3-dihydro-1 H -indole-7-carboxamide and the molecular formula is C 25 H 32 F 3 N 3 O 4 with a molecular weight of 495.53. The structural formula of silodosin is: Silodosin is a white to pale yellowish white powder that melts at approximately 105°C to 109°C. It is freely soluble in acetic acid, freely soluble in alcohol, and insoluble in water. Each Silodosin 8 mg capsule for oral administration contains 8 mg silodosin, and the following inactive ingredients: magnesium stearate, mannitol and sodium lauryl sulfate. The size #1 hard gelatin capsules contain gelatin, sodium lauryl sulfate and titanium dioxide. The capsules are printed with edible ink containing FD&C Blue No. 2 Aluminum Lake, propylene glycol, shellac, titanium dioxide and yellow iron oxide. Each Silodosin 4 mg capsule for oral administration contains 4 mg silodosin, and the following inactive ingredients: magnesium stearate, mannitol and sodium lauryl sulfate. The size #3 hard gelatin capsules contain gelatin, sodium lauryl sulfate and titanium dioxide. The capsules are printed with edible ink containing propylene glycol, shellac and yellow iron oxide. Silodosin
⚠️ Warnings
•Caution should be exercised in patients with history of low blood pressure, kidney or liver disease, elderly and children.
Avoid driving a car or operating machinery, as it may cause dizziness and lightheadedness.
Get up slowly from bed while taking this medication as silodosin can result in postural hypotension.
Silodosin is prescribed only for men and is not advisable for women especially during pregnancy and breastfeeding.
