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Generic: Tamsulosin Hydrochloride

Form: Capsule 0.4mg

Indication

Benign prostatic hyperplasia

Administration

Prolonged release tab: May be taken with or without food. Swallow whole, do not chew/crush. Cap: Should be taken with food. Take ½ hr following the same meal daily. Swallow whole, do not open/chew/crush.

Adult Dose

Oral Benign prostatic hyperplasia Adult: 1 (400mcg) capsule once daily. If response is inadequate after 2-4 weeks, may be increased to 800 mcg once daily; if therapy is interrupted, should be resumed at 400 mcg once daily Hepatic impairment Mild to moderate: Dosage adjustment not necessary Severe: Not studied

Renal Dose

Renal impairment CrCl ?10 mL/min: Dosage adjustment not necessary CrCl <10 mL/min: Not studied

Contraindication

Hypersensitivity to sulfonamide, severe hepatic impairment, lactation. History of orthostatic hypotension.

Mode of Action

Tamsulosin is a selective alpha1 adrenoreceptor-blocking agent. Smooth muscle tone is mediated by the sympathetic nervous stimulation of alpha1 adrenoreceptors, which are abundant in the prostate, prostatic capsule, prostatic urethra, and bladder neck. Blockade of these adrenoceptors can cause smooth muscles in the bladder neck and prostate to relax, resulting in an improvement in urine flow rate and reduction in symptoms in BPH.

Introduction

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Uses of __NAME__

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Side effects of __NAME__

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How to use __NAME__

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. __NAME__ is to be taken with food.

How __NAME__ works

__NAME__ is an alpha blocker. It works by relaxing the muscles around the bladder exit and prostate gland so urine is passed more easily. This helps empty the bladder completely and reduces the need to pass urine frequently or urgently in BPH.

What if you forget to take __NAME__?

If you miss a dose of __NAME__, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

Safety Advice

__NAME__ may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol.

Safety Advice

__NAME__ is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.

Safety Advice

__NAME__ is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.

Safety Advice

__NAME__ does not usually affect your ability to drive.

Safety Advice

__NAME__ is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of __NAME__ is recommended. However, limited information is available on the use of __NAME__ in patients with end stage kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.

Safety Advice

__NAME__ should be used with caution in patients with severe liver disease. Dose adjustment of __NAME__ may be needed. Please consult your doctor.