Alfuzosin and Phentolamine interaction
Alfuzosin and Phentolamine: both prescribing labels flag this combination with the strongest language, such as a contraindication, a boxed warning, or an instruction to avoid it.
Do not combine without a prescriber's guidance. The label language below is the strongest FDA uses.
What the FDA labels say
From the Alfuzosin (Uroxatral) label · effective 2024-12-05
Should not be used in combination with other alpha adrenergic antagonists ( 5.4 , 7.2 )
Other alpha adrenergic antagonists: UROXATRAL is an alpha adrenergic antagonist and should not be used in combination with other alpha adrenergic antagonist [see Drug Interactions (7.2) ].
However, interactions may be expected, and UROXATRAL should not be used in combination with other alpha adrenergic antagonists [see Warnings and Precautions (5.4) ].
As with other alpha adrenergic antagonists, there is a potential for syncope.
Priapism Rarely (probably less than 1 in 50,000), alfuzosin, like other alpha adrenergic antagonists, has been associated with priapism (persistent painful penile erection unrelated to sexual activity).
From the Phentolamine (Oraverse) label · effective 2018-12-05
Tachycardia and cardiac arrhythmiasmay occur with the use of phentolamine or other alpha-adrenergic blocking agents.
Tachycardia and cardiac arrhythmias may occur with the use of phentolamine or other alpha-adrenergic blocking agents.
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