Silodosin 8 mg/1
Silodosin · CAPSULE · Alembic Pharmaceuticals Limited
Silodosin is a capsule containing silodosin at 8 mg/1, taken oral. Manufactured by Alembic Pharmaceuticals Limited.
Key Facts
- Brand Name
- Silodosin
- Generic Name
- Silodosin
- NDC Code (Product)
46708-406- Manufacturer
- Alembic Pharmaceuticals Limited
- Strength
- 8 mg/1
- Dosage Form
- CAPSULE
- Route
- ORAL
- Marketing Status
- Application #
- ANDA211731
- Drug Class
- alpha-Adrenergic Blocker [EPC]
- Marketing Start
- 11/25/2019
Recall History
AvKARE
Subpotent Drug: Out of Specification (OOS) result for De hydro Impurity (0.654%) for 18 M Stability sample and low assay 94.9% (specification of NLT 95.0% NMT 105%)
Side Effects Reported to FDA
FDA FAERS database · These are reported events, not confirmed side effects
Full Prescribing Information
Indications & Usage
1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE Silodosin capsules, an alpha-1 adrenergic receptor antagonist, is indicated for the treatment of the signs and symptoms of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). Silodosin capsule is not indicated for the treatment of hypertension. ( 1 ) Silodosin capsule, a selective alpha-1 adrenergic receptor antagonist, is indicated for the treatment of the signs and symptoms of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) [see CLINICAL STUDIES ( 14 )] . Silodosin capsule is not indicated for the treatment of hypertension.
Dosage & Administration
2 DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION 8 mg capsules taken orally once daily with a meal. ( 2.1 ) 4 mg capsules taken orally once daily with a meal for those with moderate renal impairment [Creatinine Clearance (CCr) 30 mL/min to 50 mL/min]. ( 2.2 ) 2.1 Dosing Information The recommended dose is 8 mg orally once daily with a meal. Patients who have difficulty swallowing pills and capsules may carefully open the silodosin capsule and sprinkle the powder inside on a tablespoonful of applesauce. The applesauce should be swallowed immediately (within 5 minutes) without chewing and followed with an 8 oz glass of cool water to ensure complete swallowing of the powder. The applesauce used should not be hot, and it should be soft enough to be swallowed without chewing. Any powder/applesauce mixture should be used immediately (within 5 minutes) and not stored for future use. Subdividing the contents of a silodosin capsule is not recommended [see CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY ( 12.3 )] . 2.2 Dosage Adjustment in Special Populations Renal impairment: Silodosin capsule is contraindicated in patients with severe renal impairment (CCr < 30 mL/min). In patients with moderate renal impairment (CCr 30 mL/min to 50 mL…
Contraindications
4 CONTRAINDICATIONS Patients with severe renal impairment [Creatinine Clearance (CCr < 30 mL/min)]. ( 4 ) Patients with severe hepatic impairment (Child-Pugh score ≥ 10). ( 4 ) Concomitant administration with strong Cytochrome P450 3A4 (CYP3A4) inhibitors (e.g., ketoconazole, clarithromycin, itraconazole, ritonavir). ( 4 ) Patients with a history of hypersensitivity to silodosin or any of the ingredients of silodosin capsules. ( 4 ) 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) [see DRUG INTERACTIONS ( 7.1 )] Patients with a history of hypersensitivity to silodosin or any of the ingredients of silodosin capsules [see ADVERSE REACTIONS ( 6.2 ) and DESCRIPTION ( 11 )]
Drug Interactions
7 DRUG INTERACTIONS Strong P-glycoprotein inhibitors (e.g., cyclosporine): Co-administration may increase plasma silodosin concentration. Concomitant use is not recommended. ( 7.2 ) Alpha-blockers: Interactions involving concomitant use have not been determined. However, interactions are expected and concomitant use is not recommended. ( 7.3 ) Concomitant use of PDE5 inhibitors with alpha-blockers including silodosin can potentially cause symptomatic hypotension. ( 5.5 , 7.5 ) 7.1 Moderate and Strong CYP3A4 Inhibitors In a clinical metabolic inhibition study, a 3.8-fold increase in silodosin maximum plasma concentrations and 3.2-fold increase in silodosin exposure were observed with concurrent administration of a strong CYP3A4 inhibitor, 400 mg ketoconazole. Use of strong CYP3A4 inhibitors such as itraconazole or ritonavir may cause plasma concentrations of silodosin to increase. Concomitant administration of strong CYP3A4 inhibitors and silodosin is contraindicated [see CONTRAINDICATIONS ( 4 ), WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS ( 5.4 ) and CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY ( 12.3 )]. The effect of moderate CYP3A4 inhibitors on the pharmacokinetics of silodosin has not been evaluated. Concomitant admin…
Adverse Reactions
6 ADVERSE REACTIONS Most common adverse reactions (incidence ≥ 2%) are retrograde ejaculation, dizziness, diarrhea, orthostatic hypotension, headache, nasopharyngitis, and nasal congestion. ( 6 ) To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact Lupin Pharmaceuticals, Inc. at 1-800-399-2561 or FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or www.fda.gov/medwatch . 6.1 Clinical Trials Experience Because clinical trials are conducted under widely varying conditions, adverse reaction rates observed in the clinical trials of a drug cannot be directly compared to rates in the clinical trials of another drug and may not reflect the rates observed in clinical practice. In U.S. clinical trials, 897 patients with BPH were exposed to 8 mg silodosin daily. This includes 486 patients exposed for 6 months and 168 patients exposed for 1 year. The population was 44 years to 87 years of age, and predominantly Caucasian. Of these patients, 42.8% were 65 years of age or older and 10.7% were 75 years of age or older. In double-blind, placebo controlled, 12-week clinical trials, 466 patients were administered silodosin and 457 patients were administered placebo. At least one treatment-emergent adverse reaction was reported by 5…
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Silodosin used for?
Silodosin contains Silodosin. It is a capsule taken oral. Consult your doctor for specific uses.
Is Silodosin a controlled substance?
Silodosin is not classified as a controlled substance by the DEA.
What is the generic name for Silodosin?
The generic name for Silodosin is Silodosin. There are 5 other brand versions of Silodosin.
What is the NDC code for Silodosin 8 mg/1?
The NDC (National Drug Code) for Silodosin 8 mg/1 is 46708-406, listed by Alembic Pharmaceuticals Limited.