Single dose silodosin prior to voiding cystourethrogram: a pharmacological adjunct to enhance visualization of posterior urethra

Urol J. 2014 Mar 4;11(1):1320-4.

Abstract

Voiding cystourethrogram (VCUG) is needed to ascertain the upper end of urethral stricture. Occasionally, a patient is unable to open the bladder neck with resultant failure of the test. Realizing the strong and prompt alpha antagonistic action of silodosin, we evaluated single 8 mg dose as a pharmacological adjunct prior to VCUG to overcome this problem.

MeSH terms

  • Adrenergic alpha-1 Receptor Antagonists / administration & dosage*
  • Adrenergic alpha-1 Receptor Antagonists / pharmacology
  • Adult
  • Aged
  • Humans
  • Indoles / administration & dosage*
  • Indoles / pharmacology
  • Middle Aged
  • Radiography
  • Urethra / diagnostic imaging*
  • Urethral Stricture / diagnostic imaging*
  • Urinary Bladder / diagnostic imaging*
  • Young Adult

Substances

  • Adrenergic alpha-1 Receptor Antagonists
  • Indoles
  • silodosin