alfuzosin, an antiadrenergic agent. ▪ INDICATIONS: This drug is used to treat symptoms of benign prostatic hyperplasia. ▪ CONTRAINDICATIONS: Known hypersensitivity to this drug and moderate to severe hepatic impairment prohibit its use. ▪ ADVERSE EFFECTS: Adverse effects of this drug include postural hypotension within a few hours of administration, chest pain, tachycardia, fatigue, nausea, abdominal pain, dyspepsia, constipation, impotence, priapism, general body pain, rash, upper respiratory infection, bronchitis, and sinusitis. Common side effects include dizziness and headache.
