Pharmacokinetics: Tamsulosin Brand names: Contiflo XL, Faramsil MR, Flomaxtra XL, Pamsvax XL, Tabphyn MR
History of orthostatic hypotension
Your doctor may increase your dose if needed
To reduce the risk Effect of Food The time to maximum concentration (Tmax) is reached by four to five hours under fasting conditions and by six to seven hours when FLOMAX capsules are
Tamsulosin hydrochloride capsules are contraindicated in patients known to be hypersensitive to tamsulosin hydrochloride or any component of tamsulosin
Drug Images Highlights for tamsulosin Tamsulosin oral capsule is available as a brand-name drug and a generic drug
The oral absorption of tamsulosin hydrochloride (HCl) has been known to be food-sensitive
Tamsulosin blocks alpha1 receptors located in and around the prostate, the top of the urethra, and the neck of the bladder, which reduces muscle tone
For oral dosage form (capsules): For benign prostatic hyperplasia: Adults—At first, 0
Contraindications
If liver function is deficient, metabolism of Tamsulosin could be slowed down
4mg oral dose and 440-557ng/mL*hr for a 0
Blistering, peeling, red skin rash
A history of orthostatic hypotension
4 Special warnings and precautions for use Tamsulosin is used in men to treat the symptoms of an enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia or BPH) which include difficulty urinating (hesitation, dribbling, weak stream, and incomplete bladder emptying), painful urination, and urinary frequency and urgency
Combining these medications may significantly increase the blood levels and effects of tamsulosin
Dosage Forms and Strengths
4 mg orally once daily, 30 minutes after the same meal each day; if the response is inadequate after 2-4 weeks, maybe increased to 0
Avoid drinking alcohol, which could increase drowsiness and dizziness APO-Tamsulosin SR can be taken on an empty stomach, or before, with or after food
5 WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS
Stop using Flomax and call your doctor at once if you have: a light-headed feeling, like you might pass out; or
Administer orally once daily, 30 minutes after the same meal each day
History of orthostatic hypotension or severe hepatic insufficiency
This is a decision you and your doctor will make
Taking tamsulosin hydrochloride capsules under fasted conditions results in a 30% increase in bioavailability (AUC) and 40% to 70% increase in peak concentrations The specialist needs to know if you have been taking this medicine so they can take appropriate precautions with the medicines and techniques they use during the surgery
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