Health Condition 1: N201- Calculus of ureter
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention1: SILODOSIN: SILODOSIN 8mg HS orally till expulsion of calculus or a maximum period of 30 days
Control Intervention1: TAMSULOSIN: TAMSULOSIN 0.4mg HS orally till expulsion of calculus or
Sponsors
ARUNCHAND R
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: a) Unilateral distal ureteric calculus b) Size c) Normal renal parameters (Serum Urea & Serum Creatinine) d) Age 18-60 yrs
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: a) Single kidney b) Bilateral ureteric stone c) Mid/upper ureteric calculus d) Renal impairment e) High grade hydroureteronephrosis (Grade III & IV as per Society of Fetal Ultrasound, SFU) f) Any h/o previous endoscopic/ surgical/ ESWL interventions g) Intolerable side-effects (Hypotension) to either tamsulosin/ silodosin h) Evidence of UTI j) Concomitant kidney/bladder stones k) Patients already on any alpha blocker for BPH
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| STONE CLEARENCE RATE (%)Timepoint: 1. Passing of stone 2. 04 weeks elapsed and surgical intervention planned 3. Symptoms of patient demanding interventional procedures | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| STONE EXPULSION TIME (DAYS)Timepoint: 1. Passing of stone 2. 04 weeks elapsed and surgical intervention planned 3. Symptoms of patient demanding interventional procedures | — |
Countries
India
Contacts
Public ContactArunchand R
Armed Forces Medical College
Outcome results
None listed