Sterdu L 10 mg/0.5 mg Tablet is a combination of two medicines that work in different ways to treat men with an enlarged prostate gland. It helps to relieve symptoms such as difficulty urinating or needing to go to the toilet more often. It is not used to prevent prostate cancer.

Sterdu L 10 mg/0.5 mg Tablet should be taken immediately after the same meal each day. Take it as a whole, do not break, chew, or crush them. Your doctor will prescribe the dose most suitable for you. To gain the most benefit and treat your symptoms effectively you should not miss doses, even if you feel well. It may take up to 4 weeks to notice an improvement in symptoms but keep taking them regularly. Tell your doctor if your symptoms do not improve after 4 weeks or if they get worse.

The most common side effects of this medicine include decreased libido, inability to get an erection (impotence), and tenderness or enlargement of your breasts. If these effects worry you or do not go away, call your doctor for advice. You may also feel dizzy or drowsy. These risks are higher when you first start taking this drug. Remember, your doctor has given you this medicine because the benefits are greater than the risks of the side effects.

Sterdu L 10 mg/0.5 mg Tablet should not be taken by women or children. Before taking it, tell your doctor if you have low blood pressure or liver or kidney disease. This medicine may not be suitable. It can also affect, or be affected by, other drugs so let your doctor know all other medicines you are taking. You may be advised to wear a condom during sex and to have your blood pressure checked frequently. Talk to your healthcare team if you drink alcohol.

Uses of Sterdu L Tablet

Treatment of Benign prostatic hyperplasia

Benefits of Sterdu L Tablet

In Treatment of Benign prostatic hyperplasia

When your prostate gland becomes enlarged it can cause urinary problems such as difficulty passing urine and a need to go to the toilet frequently or urgently. It can also cause urine flow to be slower. If not treated, there is a risk that your urine flow will be completely blocked. Sterdu L 10 mg/0.5 mg Tablet is a combination of two medicines that reduces the size of your prostate by blocking the production of a hormone which causes it to grow. Additionally, it relaxes the muscles in the bladder and prostate. Together they can rapidly relieve the symptoms and make it easier for you to urinate. However, it may take up to 6 months to notice the full benefits. Take this medicine exactly as prescribed for maximum benefits.

Side effects of Sterdu L Tablet

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Sterdu L

Impotence
Decreased libido
Ejaculation disorder
Headache
Nausea
Abdominal pain
Upper respiratory tract infection
Breast enlargement in male
Breast tenderness in male
Dizziness

How to use Sterdu L Tablet

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Sterdu L 10 mg/0.5 mg Tablet is to be taken with food.

How Sterdu L Tablet works

Sterdu L 10 mg/0.5 mg Tablet is a combination of two medicines: Alfuzosin and Dutasteride, which relieves the symptoms of benign prostatic hyperplasia. Alfuzosin is an alpha-blocker. It works by relaxing the muscle around the bladder exit and prostate gland so as to allow easy passage of urine. Dutasteride is a 5-alpha-reductase inhibitor which helps in shrinking the prostate gland by decreasing the level of the hormone which helps the prostate gland grow.

Safety advice

Alcohol

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Sterdu L 10 mg/0.5 mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Information regarding the use of Sterdu L 10 mg/0.5 mg Tablet during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Breast feeding

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Information regarding the use of Sterdu L 10 mg/0.5 mg Tablet during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Driving

UNSAFE

Sterdu L 10 mg/0.5 mg Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.

Kidney

CAUTION

Sterdu L 10 mg/0.5 mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Sterdu L 10 mg/0.5 mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

Liver

CAUTION

Sterdu L 10 mg/0.5 mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Sterdu L 10 mg/0.5 mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Use of Sterdu L 10 mg/0.5 mg Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease.

What if you forget to take Sterdu L Tablet?

If you miss a dose of Sterdu L 10 mg/0.5 mg Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

All substitutes

For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.

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Quick tips

You have been prescribed Sterdu L 10 mg/0.5 mg Tablet to relieve the symptoms of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH).
Take it approximately 30 minutes after the same meal each day.
Sterdu L 10 mg/0.5 mg Tablet may cause dizziness or blurring of vision. Do not drive or do anything requiring concentration until you know how it affects you.
To lower the chance of feeling dizzy or passing out, rise slowly if you have been sitting or lying down.
If you are scheduled to undergo an eye surgery due to cataract or glaucoma, inform your eye doctor about the usage of Sterdu L 10 mg/0.5 mg Tablet.
It may cause difficulty achieving or maintaining an erection (impotence), decreased sex drive, and ejaculation disorders such as decreased amount of semen produced or decreased sperm count.
Do not donate blood for 6 months after taking the last dose of Sterdu L 10 mg/0.5 mg Tablet.

Fact Box

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

UROLOGY

Patient concerns

What is hyperplasia nd wht a treatment

Dr. Banashree Majumdar

Dermatology

Mr. PATIENT is not a medical condition, it's just a histological term mentioned in pathology reports

Sir please advice PSA very rise

Dr. Vijay Sharnangat

Medical Oncology and Hematology

It's benign enlargement of prostate

User feedback

Patients taking Sterdu L 10 mg/0.5 mg Tablet

Once A Day

100%

What are you using Sterdu L Tablet for?

Benign prosta*

100%

*Benign prostatic hyperplasia

How much was the improvement?

Average

100%

What were the side-effects while using Sterdu L 10 mg/0.5 mg Tablet?

Decreased sem*

100%

*Decreased semen volume

FAQs

Does Sterdu L 10 mg/0.5 mg Tablet shrink the prostate?

No, Sterdu L 10 mg/0.5 mg Tablet does not shrink the size of the prostate. It belongs to the alpha-blocker class of medicines. It helps in relieving symptoms of an enlarged prostate. It works by relaxing the muscles of the bladder and prostate to allow urine to flow more easily.

Can Sterdu L 10 mg/0.5 mg Tablet cause erectile dysfunction?

No, Sterdu L 10 mg/0.5 mg Tablet does not cause erectile dysfunction. On the contrary, it may help in improving any such condition. However, this medicine may cause painful erection (priapism) which does not go away. If priapism is not treated, you may not be able to get an erection in the future.

When should I take Sterdu L 10 mg/0.5 mg Tablet?

Sterdu L 10 mg/0.5 mg Tablet should be taken after meals at the same time each day. Do not cut, crush or chew the medicine, but swallow it whole with water.

Does Sterdu L 10 mg/0.5 mg Tablet have any effect on the liver?

In very rare cases your liver may be affected and cause liver function abnormality. Hence, it would best to inform the doctor if you already have liver disease before starting the medication. The doctor will prescribe a lower dose of Sterdu L 10 mg/0.5 mg Tablet once or twice daily.

Can Sterdu L 10 mg/0.5 mg Tablet be taken by old or elderly people?

Yes, it can be taken by elderly or old people, but they need to be careful. Regular monitoring is required in case the patient also has high blood pressure. Consult your doctor before taking Sterdu L 10 mg/0.5 mg Tablet.

Can Sterdu L 10 mg/0.5 mg Tablet affect my eyes?

In rare cases, Sterdu L 10 mg/0.5 mg Tablet may cause abnormal vision. But, it is important to know that this medicine may cause complications during surgery if you are to be operated for cataract. Hence, inform your doctor before surgery that you are taking Sterdu L 10 mg/0.5 mg Tablet. Your doctor may perform surgery differently to prevent any complications.

Can the use of Sildenafil or Vardenafil cause trouble when taken along with Sterdu L 10 mg/0.5 mg Tablet?

Extreme care should be taken if you are taking Sildenafil or Vardenafil along with Sterdu L 10 mg/0.5 mg Tablet. The combination may cause a significant decrease in blood pressure which can be serious. Therefore, inform your doctor if you are taking these medicines.

What can patients do to help alleviate or prevent discomfort and side effects due to Sterdu L 10 mg/0.5 mg Tablet?

Sterdu L 10 mg/0.5 mg Tablet may lower your blood pressure especially when you suddenly stand up after lying down. You may feel dizzy or fainting and therefore you should get up slowly from bed or chair. This medicine may impair your reactions to certain conditions. Hence, avoid driving or hazardous activities until you know how this medicine will affect you.

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