Tamsumax Dosage & Drug Information

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Concise Prescribing Info

Contents

Tamsulosin HCl

Indications/Uses

BPH.

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Dosage/Direction for Use

0.4 mg once daily. May increase to 0.8 mg once daily after 2-4 wk if patient fail to respond.

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Overdosage

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Administration

Should be taken with food: Take 30 min following the same meal each day.

Contraindications

Hypersensitivity.

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Warnings

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Special Precautions

Allergy to sulfa. Risk of syncope. Evaluate for the presence of carcinoma of the prostate prior to start of therapy. Intraoperative floppy iris syndrome during cataract surgery. Do not use in combination w/ strong CYP3A4 inhibitors (eg, ketoconazole), strong CYP2D6 inhibitors (eg, paroxetine) & other α-adrenergic blocking agents. Caution in concomitant w/ cimetidine & warfarin. Priapism. May affect ability to drive or operate machinery. Not indicated for use in women & childn.

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Adverse Reactions

Orthostasis (postural hypotension, dizziness & vertigo). Rarely, priapism.

Drug Interactions

Decreased clearance & increased AUC w/ cimetidine. Increased C_max & AUC w/ strong CYP3A4 inhibitors (eg, ketoconazole) & strong CYP2D6 inhibitors (eg, paroxetine). Caution in concomitant w/ warfarin. Not to be used in combination w/ other α-adrenergic blocking agents.

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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

Presentation/Packing

Form

Tamsumax SR cap 200 mcg

Packing/Price

30's

Form

Tamsumax SR cap 400 mcg

Packing/Price

30's

Tamsumax

tamsulosin

Manufacturer:

Hangzhou

Distributor:

Pharmabest