Product Details
TAMSULOSIN 0.4 MG
Introduction : Tamsulosin 0.4mg capsule is used to treat men who have symptoms of an enlarged prostate gland, which is also known as benign enlargement of the prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia or BPH). Benign enlargement of the prostate is a problem that can occur in men as they get older.
The prostate gland is located below the bladder. As the prostate gland enlarges, certain muscles in the gland may become tight and get in the way of the tube that drains urine from the bladder. This can cause problems in urinating, such as a need to urinate often, a weak stream when urinating, or a feeling of not being able to empty the bladder completely.
Tamsulosin 0.4mg capsule helps relax the muscles in the prostate and the opening of the bladder. This may help increase the flow of urine or decrease the symptoms.
This medicine is available only with your doctors prescription.
Indication : Tamsulosin capsules works by relaxing the muscles in the prostate and bladder so that urine can flow easily.
Tamsulosin capsules are used in men to treat the symptoms of an enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia or BPH) which include difficulty urinating (hesitation, dribbling, weak stream, and incomplete bladder emptying), painful urination, and urinary frequency and urgency.
Administration : Administer 30 minutes after the same meal each day
Do not crush, chew, or open capsules
Advise patient against sudden discontinuation of drug.
Storage : Store the medicine in a closed container at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and direct light
Side Effects : This drug may cause arthralgia, back pain, myalgia, asthenia, headache, abnormal ejaculation, pharyngitis, and rhinitis.
Safety Advice / Warnings : Avoid use of this drug during pregnancy and prescribe an alternative. Evidence has demonstrated fetal abnormalities or risks when used during pregnancy. Advise women of childbearing potential of fetal risk.
Evidence and/or expert consensus has demonstrated harmful infant effects when used during breastfeeding.
Because tamsulosin may cause some people to become dizzy or feel faint, make sure you know how you react to this medicine before you drive, use machines, or do anything else that could be dangerous if you are dizzy or not alert.
References : Product Information: Flomax(R) oral capsules, tamsulosin HCl oral capsules. Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (per FDA), Ridgefield, CT, 2011.
Product Information: Omnic Ocas oral tablet, tamsulosin oral tablet. SAJA - Saudi Arabian Japanese Pharmaceutical Company Limited (per SFDA; Saudi Arabia), 2014.
Mechanism of Action : Tamsulosin hydrochloride, an alpha-1A adrenoceptor antagonist, selectively blocks sympathetic nervous stimulation of the receptor resulting in relaxation of the smooth muscles of the prostate, prostatic urethra and bladder neck for improvement in urine flow rate and a reduction in symptoms of benign prostatic hyperplasia . Tamsulosin binds selectively and competitively to the postsynaptic alpha-1 adrenoceptor, in particular to subtypes alpha1A and alpha1D. It brings about relaxation of prostatic and urethral smooth muscle.
Therapeutic : Benign Prostatic Hypertrophy Agent