Tamsulosin Tablets
This medicine is intended to manage urinary symptoms associated with prostate enlargement, formulated to support urine flow and to alleviate frequent urination.
Strengths: 0.2 · 0.4mg
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Medicine details
- Conditions
- Alternative names
Flomax; Flomaxtra
- Therapeutic class
Alpha-1 Adrenoceptor Blocker
- Pharmacological class
Alpha-1 Blocker
- Known off-label uses
ureteral stones
- Contraindications
hypersensitivity to tamsulosin; history of orthostatic hypotension
- Precautions and warnings
may cause dizziness upon standing; caution prior to cataract surgery
- Minor side effects
dizziness; ejaculation disorders
- Moderate side effects
headache; asthenia; rhinitis
- Dosage forms
Modified-release tablet
- Administration route
Oral use
- Prescription status
POM
- Manufacturer
Astellas
- Onset Time
1–2 weeks
- Duration
24 hours
- Storage instructions
Store at room temperature in original packaging.
- Drug interactions
Other alpha-blockers
- Age restrictions
Not for use in women or children.
- Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Not applicable.
Serious side effects
angioedema — requires immediate medical attention; priapism — requires immediate medical attention
Patient summary
This medicine is intended to manage urinary symptoms associated with prostate enlargement, formulated to support urine flow and to alleviate frequent urination.
Mechanism of action
Tamsulosin is a selective alpha-1 adrenoceptor antagonist. By blocking these receptors in the prostate and bladder neck, it relaxes smooth muscle, thereby reducing resistance to urinary outflow.
Tamsulosin Tablets
This medicine is intended to manage urinary symptoms associated with prostate enlargement, formulated to support urine flow and to alleviate frequent urination.
Editorial Notes
- Active ingredient(s): Tamsulosin
- Listed indication(s): Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia
Usually available as
- 180 tablets - 0.2 mg1173-0-2-mg-13898
- 120 tablets - 0.4 mg1173-0-4-mg-13903