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Alfatam

Alfatam

tamsulosin

Manufacturer:

Zydus Healthcare

Distributor:

Zydus Healthcare
Concise Prescribing Info Full Prescribing Info Contents Description Action Indications/Uses Dosage/Direction for Use Overdosage Contraindications Special Precautions Use In Pregnancy & Lactation Adverse Reactions Drug Interactions Storage MIMS Class ATC Classification Regulatory Classification Presentation/Packing
Concise Prescribing Info
Contents
Tamsulosin HCl
Indications/Uses
Signs & symptoms of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH).
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Dosage/Direction for Use
1 cap daily.
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Overdosage
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Administration
Should be taken with food: Take after breakfast or 1st meal of the day in an upright position. Swallow whole, do not chew/crush.
Contraindications
Hypersensitivity. History of orthostatic hypotension. Severe hepatic insufficiency.
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Special Precautions
Not indicated for treatment of HTN. BP reduction can occur in individual cases during treatment, may result to syncope (rarely). Patient should sit or lie down at 1st signs of orthostatic hypotension (dizziness, weakness) until symptoms disappear. Intra-operative floppy iris syndrome (IFIS) during cataract surgery. Perform digital rectal exam, & when necessary, PSA determination before treatment & at regular intervals afterwards. Patients should be aware that dizziness can occur. No data on whether it can adversely affect ability to drive or operate machines. Caution in patients w/ severe renal impairment (CrCl <10 mL/min). Not applicable in pregnancy; intended for male patients only.
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Use In Pregnancy & Lactation
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Adverse Reactions
Dizziness, abnormal ejaculation. Headache, asthenia, postural hypotension & palpitations. IFIS.
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Drug Interactions
Increased plasma levels w/ cimetidine. Decreased plasma levels w/ furosemide. May increase elimination rate w/ diclofenac & warfarin. Hypotensive effects w/ other α1-adrenoceptor antagonists.
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Storage
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Description
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Action
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MIMS Class
Drugs for Bladder & Prostate Disorders
ATC Classification
G04CA02 - tamsulosin ; Belongs to the class of alpha-adrenoreceptor antagonists. Used in the treatment of benign prostatic hypertrophy.
Regulatory Classification
Rx
Presentation/Packing
Form
Alfatam cap 400 mcg
Packing/Price
30's (P36/cap, P1,080/box)