Flomax
Utilized to relieve urinary symptoms of benign prostatic hyperplasia, intended to support improved flow by relaxing smooth muscle in the prostate.
Strengths: 0.2 · 0.4mg
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Medicine details
- Conditions
- Alternative names
Flomax Relief
- Therapeutic class
Alpha-1 Adrenoceptor Antagonist
- Pharmacological class
Alpha-1 Blocker
- Minor side effects
dizziness; abnormal ejaculation
- Moderate side effects
headache; asthenia; palpitations
- Dosage forms
Modified-release capsule, hard
- Administration route
Oral use
- Prescription status
POM
- Manufacturer
Astellas Pharma
- Onset Time
1–2 weeks
- Duration
24 hours
- Storage instructions
Store in original packaging to protect from moisture.
- Drug interactions
other alpha-blockers; antihypertensives
- Age restrictions
Not for use in children or adolescents.
- Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Not indicated for women.
Contraindications
hypersensitivity to tamsulosin; history of orthostatic hypotension; severe hepatic impairment
Precautions and warnings
may cause dizziness when standing up quickly; inform your doctor if planning cataract surgery; take after food
Serious side effects
syncope — requires immediate medical attention; angioedema — requires immediate medical attention
Patient summary
Utilized to relieve urinary symptoms of benign prostatic hyperplasia, intended to support improved flow by relaxing smooth muscle in the prostate.
Mechanism of action
This medicine works by selectively blocking alpha-1 adrenergic receptors in the prostate and urethra. This action relaxes the smooth muscle in the prostate gland and the bladder neck, which reduces obstruction and improves urine flow rate.
Flomax
Utilized to relieve urinary symptoms of benign prostatic hyperplasia, intended to support improved flow by relaxing smooth muscle in the prostate.
Editorial Notes
- Active ingredient(s): Tamsulosin
- Listed indication(s): Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia
Usually available as
- 180 tablets - 0.2 mg35-0-2-mg-2964
- 120 tablets - 0.4 mg35-0-4-mg-2969