The next day, M.B. is seen by his PCP, who changes M.B.'s medication to alfuzosin
(Uroxatral). The catheter will be discontinued 2 days later. What teaching is essential
regarding this new medication?
a. Alfuzosin needs to be taken in the morning.
b. This medication might cause fainting when he first starts taking it.
c. M.B. needs to take each dose on an empty stomach.
d. M.B. can stop taking the alfuzosin once the urinary symptoms subside.
b
Alpha-blocking drugs, such as alfuzosin, might cause orthostatic hypotension and first-dose
syncope. M.B. needs to take special care when changing position and must report any dizziness,
lightheadedness, or weakness. The drug needs to be taken after the same meal each day.Instruct the
patient that the medication needs to be taken even after urinary symptoms improve.
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