Tamsulosin

Tamsulosin, is an alpha blocker that helps to relax the enlarged muscles of an affected prostrate and bladder. It helps to ease out the symptoms of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) which includes difficulty in urination, increased need to urinate at odd times, and a weak stream.

Being a medicine for men, Tamsulosin is not for use for women and children. It is important that you brief the doctor about all other medication you’re currently on, as it may lead to adverse reactions with similar medicines such as prazosin, silodosin, etc. Tamsulosin is not to be taken if you are allergic to it. Let your doctor know if you have liver or kidney disease, if you suffer from low blood pressure or have a history of prostrate cancer.

Tamsulosin is taken orally, with the dosage depending on your medical condition and response to the treatment. It is important that you take the capsule at the same time every day, thirty minutes after your meal, daily. Taking it regularly would help to increase its effectiveness.

Side effects include a drop in blood pressure that may lead to dizziness or fainting.

• Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia

• Decreased Libido

• Decreased Semen Volume

• Impotence

• Is It safe with alcohol?

  Taking tamsulosin with alcohol may lower your blood pressure. This can cause dizziness or feeling like you might pass out, especially when getting up from a sitting or lying position.

• Are there any pregnancy warnings?

  Flolite d tablet is highly unsafe to use during pregnancy.
  Human and animal studies have shown significant adverse effects on the foetus. Please consult your doctor.

• Are there any breast-feeding warnings?

  Unknown. Human and animal studies are not available. Please consult your doctor.

• Is it safe to drive while on this medicine?

  It may cause dizziness. Exercise caution if you have to drive or operate a machinery.

• Does this affect kidney function?

  No dose adjustment is needed for patients with the mild to moderate renal disease. Not advisable in patients with the severe renal disease.

• Does this affect liver function?

  No dose adjustment is needed for patients with the mild to moderate liver disease. Not advisable in patients with the severe liver disease.

Below is the list of medicines, which contains Tamsulosin as ingredient

• Defcort Tm Tablet

  Macleods Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd

• Temsunol 0.4Mg Tablet

  Knoll Pharmaceuticals Ltd

• Protam 200Mg Tablet Mr

  J B Chemicals and Pharmaceuticals Ltd

• Alfatam 0.4Mg Capsule

  Zydus Cadila

• Tamsin D Tablet

  Walter Bushnell

• Dynuro D Capsule

  Cachet Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd

• Tamfil S Capsule

  Fourrts India Laboratories Pvt Ltd

• Roliflo Od-4 Capsule Er

  Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd

• Alfatam-D Tablet Mr

  Zydus Cadila

• Tamgress 0.4Mg Tablet

  La Renon Healthcare Pvt Ltd

This medication behaves as an antagonist to alpha-1A as well as alpha-1B-adrenoceptors within the prostatic urethra, bladder neck, prostate and prostatic capsule. Alpha1-adrenoceptors subtypes such as alpha-1A, alpha-1B and alpha-1D.