Silodosin

Generic name: silodosin [ SIL-oh-DOE-sin ]
Brand name: Rapaflo
Dosage form: oral capsule (4 mg; 8 mg)
Drug class:Antiadrenergic agents, peripherally acting

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com on Jun 11, 2021. Written by Cerner Multum.

What is silodosin?

Silodosin is an alpha-blocker that is used to improve urination in men with benign prostatic hyperplasia (enlarged prostate).

Silodosin may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Warnings

Tell your doctor about all your other medicines. Some drugs should not be used with silodosin.

Before taking this medicine

You should not take silodosin if you are allergic to it, or if you have:

• severe liver disease; or

• severe kidney disease.

Some drugs should not be used with silodosin. Your treatment plan may change if you also use:

• nefazodone;

• an antibiotic--clarithromycin, telithromycin;

• antifungal medicine--itraconazole, ketoconazole, posaconazole, voriconazole; or

• antiviral medicine for HIV or hepatitis C--boceprevir, cobicistat, dasabu...