Indoramin is used to treat symptoms of an enlarged prostate gland in men known as benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH).
An enlarged prostate gland may cause problems such as difficulty in passing urine, slow or interrupted flow of urine, frequent urination, and dribbling after passing urine. This medicine helps relax the muscles in the prostate gland and bladder to allow the urine to pass more easily.
Indoramin may also be used to treat high blood pressure.
Take Indoramin exactly as directed by your doctor or according to the instructions on the label. Do not take more or less than instructed by your doctor.
The dose of this medicine will be decided by your doctor. Your doctor will advise you on the treatment timeframe depending on your condition and your response to the medication.
Indoramin must be taken regularly for it to be effective. Continue taking this medicine even when you feel better. Do not stop taking it unless instructed by the doctor.
Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and return to your normal dosing schedule.
DO NOT double a dose under any circumstances.
If you often forget to take your medicine, let your doctor and pharmacist know.
Alert your doctor if you have heart failure (weakness and inability of the heart to pump blood) as this medicine may not be suitable for you.
Do not take Indoramin with medicines used to treat depression known as monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs) such as isocarboxazid, phenelzine and tranylcypromine.
Inform your doctor if you have the following conditions:
- liver disease
- kidney disease
- epilepsy (fits or seizures)
- history of depression
- Parkinson's disease (disorder that affects the movement of a person, causing symptoms such as tremors, muscle stiffness, slowed movement and impaired balance or walking)
Let your doctor know if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
Be sure to check with your doctor or pharmacist before giving Indoramin to the elderly. Elderly people may be more sensitive to the side effects.
If you are going to have an operation such as cataract surgery, inform your doctor that you are taking this medicine.
Indoramin may cause drowsiness. If affected, do not drive or take part in any activity in which you need to be alert.
Other side effects include any of the following: headache, nausea, dry mouth, blocked nose, diarrhoea, weight gain, ejaculation problems, rash, and pruritus.
This medicine may cause your blood pressure to fall suddenly when you get up from a sitting or lying down position and you may feel giddy. To minimise this problem, stand up slowly.
Inform your doctor if any of these side effects do not go away or are severe, or if you experience other side effects.
Do not take Indoramin with medicines for depression known as monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs) such as isocarboxazid, phenelzine and tranylcypromine.
Inform your doctor and pharmacist if you are taking any of these medicines:
- other medicines for high blood pressure e.g. amlodipine, candesartan, captopril, nifedipine, propranolol
- water pills or medicines for water retention e.g. furosemide, eplerenone, hydrochlorothiazide
- dapoxetine (medicine to treat uncontrolled early ejaculation in men)
- moxisylyte (medicine to treat Raynaud's disease, poor blood circulation which makes the toes and fingers numb and pale when feeling cold or stressed)
This list does not include all medicines that may interact with Indoramin.
Always notify your doctor and pharmacist if you are taking any other medicines, including herbal tonics such as traditional Chinese medicines, supplements, and medicines that you buy without a prescription.
Avoid alcohol. Alcohol intake may worsen the drowsiness caused by Indoramin.
Store in a cool, dry place away from the reach of children.
Medicines must not be used past the expiry date.