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Alfuzosin 10 mg once daily increases the chances of successful trial without catheter after acute urinary retention secondary to benign prostate hyperplasia.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  19641358     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
OBJECTIVE: To compare the efficacy of Alfuzosin XL 10 mg once daily for the acute management of acute urinary retention (AUR) with placebo in patients with benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) and to determine the predictors that impact this. METHODS: 67 patients presenting with an initial episode of spontaneous AUR secondary to BPH were catheterized and were then prospectively randomized to receiving placebo or 10 mg Alfuzosin XL once daily for 2 days. The allocation and administration of treatment were double-blinded. The primary outcome measure was the rate of successful trial off catheter (TWOC) after 2 days. Clinical characteristics including intravesical prostatic protrusion (IPP) by transabdominal ultrasound were also assessed using uni- and multivariate analysis for their impact on successful TWOC. RESULTS: Three patients withdrew from the study, 2 due to adverse effects of the trial medication. Analysis on an intention-to-treat basis showed a significantly greater proportion of patients in the Alfuzosin XL group (21 of 35 or 60%) had a successful TWOC compared with patients in the placebo group (11 of 32 or 34%) (p = 0.036). Patients with grade 3 IPP (>10 mm) had a significantly lower chance of successful TWOC (p = 0.04) compared to grade 1 (<or=5 mm) and 2 (6-10 mm). It remained a significant independent predictor for failed TWOC after AUR (p = 0.034) on multivariate analysis. CONCLUSION: The administration of Alfuzosin XL prior to TWOC following AUR secondary to BPH increases the chance of successful catheter removal. Patients with IPP >10 mm are more likely to fail TWOC on Alfuzosin XL.
Authors:
H Y Tiong; M J B Tibung; M Macalalag; M K Li; D Consigliere
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Publication Detail:
Type:  Journal Article; Randomized Controlled Trial     Date:  2009-07-27
Journal Detail:
Title:  Urologia internationalis     Volume:  83     ISSN:  1423-0399     ISO Abbreviation:  Urol. Int.     Publication Date:  2009  
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2009-07-30     Completed Date:  2009-10-27     Revised Date:  -    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  0417373     Medline TA:  Urol Int     Country:  Switzerland    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  44-8     Citation Subset:  IM    
Copyright Information:
Copyright 2009 S. Karger AG, Basel.
Affiliation:
Department of Urology, National University Hospital of Singapore, Singapore. Ho_Yee_Tiong@nuh.com.sg
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Acute Disease
Adrenergic alpha-Antagonists / administration & dosage*,  adverse effects
Aged
Double-Blind Method
Humans
Male
Prostatic Hyperplasia / complications
Quinazolines / administration & dosage*,  adverse effects
Urinary Catheterization
Urinary Retention / drug therapy*,  etiology,  therapy
Chemical
Reg. No./Substance:
0/Adrenergic alpha-Antagonists; 0/Quinazolines; 81403-80-7/alfuzosin

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