Alfatam

Alfatam Description

tamsulosin

Manufacturer:

Zydus Healthcare

Distributor:

Zydus Healthcare
Full Prescribing Info
Description
Each capsule contains: Tamsulosin (As Hydrochloride) USP 400 mcg.
Tamsulosin hydrochloride is an antagonist of α1A adrenoceptors in the prostate. Tamsulosin HCl is identified as (-)-(R)5-[2-[[2-(o-Ethoxyphenoxy)ethyl]amino]propyl]-2-methoxybenzenesulfonamide, mono-hydrochloride.
Tamsulosin HCl occurs as white crystals that melt with decomposition at approximately 230°C. It is sparingly soluble in water and in methanol, slightly soluble in glacial acetic acid and in ethanol, and practically insoluble in ether.
The empirical formula of Tamsulosin HCl is C20H28N2O5S·HCl. The molecular weight of Tamsulosin HCl is 444.98.